YEARLY HIGH
0.3247 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2999 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3089 KWD

2018 CHF to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.3247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.2999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3130 to the December average rate of 0.3064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3247 was up 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3200, 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 1,624 KWD
2017 Average 1,541 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,499 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.23 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3226
0.3008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to KWD 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 0.3114, compared to 0.3065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0152 KWD (High: 0.3215 / Low: 0.3064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 KWD (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.3046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3208
2017 Avg (February) 0.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3215 0.3064 0.3130
February 0.3247 0.3173 0.3208
March 0.3200 0.3130 0.3163
April 0.3138 0.3038 0.3098
May 0.3069 0.2999 0.3027
June 0.3079 0.3030 0.3054
July 0.3065 0.3017 0.3045
August 0.3127 0.3038 0.3065
September 0.3158 0.3088 0.3127
October 0.3086 0.3015 0.3052
November 0.3063 0.3012 0.3037
December 0.3086 0.3046 0.3064