2018 CHF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

110.0249 KES

YEARLY LOW

99.7841 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

103.6070 KES

2018 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 110.0249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 99.7841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2408 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.0873 to the December average rate of 102.9927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 110.0249 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 109.8452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 550,125 KES

2017 Average 525,400 KES

Yearly Trough Low 498,921 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,204.00 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

109.2977

100.1724

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 104.8666, compared to 102.3474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.8666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.3474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.9600 KES (High: 109.8347 / Low: 104.8747). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3363 KES (High: 103.5813 / Low: 102.2451).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9600

December Spread (Stable) ±1.3363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 108.5372) against the same month in 2017 (average: 103.4383), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0989 (+4.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 108.5372

2017 Avg (February) 103.4383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	109.8347	104.8747	107.0873
February	110.0249	107.2110	108.5372
March	108.1745	105.3287	106.7276
April	105.7314	101.2380	103.8773
May	103.0892	99.7841	100.9329
June	102.8109	101.3585	102.0373
July	101.9856	100.3465	101.2253
August	103.9974	100.8740	101.8181
September	105.2994	102.6213	104.1174
October	102.7298	101.0912	101.6944
November	103.5040	101.0893	102.2365
December	103.5813	102.2451	102.9927