YEARLY HIGH
73.9105 KGS
YEARLY LOW
68.0060 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.9969 KGS

2018 CHF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 73.9105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 68.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9045 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.8702 to the December average rate of 69.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.9105 was up 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 72.8614, 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 369,552 KGS
2017 Average 349,373 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 340,030 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,522.41 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.5902
68.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to KGS 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 70.8771, compared to 69.1167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.4764 KGS (High: 73.6706 / Low: 70.1942). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9059 KGS (High: 69.0300 / Low: 68.1241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4764
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9059

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 1.8690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 73.1380) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.1294), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0085 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 73.1380
2017 Avg (February) 69.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.6706 70.1942 71.8702
February 73.9105 72.0667 73.1380
March 72.5911 71.3424 71.9152
April 71.5343 69.1210 70.6082
May 69.4333 68.3164 68.7392
June 69.7334 68.2612 68.9921
July 69.0300 68.1241 68.6153
August 70.3826 68.3162 68.9079
September 71.0802 69.3893 70.3468
October 69.4801 68.1103 68.9315
November 69.1655 68.0060 68.6545
December 69.8419 68.7873 69.2440