YEARLY HIGH
975.8308 KPW
YEARLY LOW
890.8016 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
920.5755 KPW

2018 CHF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 975.8308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 890.8016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.0293 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 936.9224 to the December average rate of 907.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 975.8308 was up 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 953.3696, 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 4,879,154 KPW
2017 Average 4,573,218 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,454,008 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425,146.28 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

969.6512
892.9728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to KPW 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 931.7645, compared to 909.3865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.3780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 931.7645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 909.3865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 51.6383 KPW (High: 966.2873 / Low: 914.6490). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2166 KPW (High: 910.7099 / Low: 897.4933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±51.6383
July Spread (Stable) ±13.2166

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 26.6679 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.6679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 963.2613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 898.5058), the exchange rate shifted by +64.7555 (+7.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 963.2613
2017 Avg (February) 898.5058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 966.2873 914.6490 936.9224
February 975.8308 952.8740 963.2613
March 960.2663 940.8547 949.5462
April 942.7598 908.4596 929.2193
May 913.6546 894.9783 902.5514
June 917.5537 902.0476 909.0863
July 910.7099 897.4933 905.1218
August 929.6551 902.3606 910.1765
September 938.8692 916.5343 929.1818
October 914.9614 892.7686 905.4323
November 906.0752 890.8016 899.3626
December 914.8498 901.0353 907.0438