YEARLY HIGH
186.0040 LKR
YEARLY LOW
156.2371 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.0965 LKR

2018 CHF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 186.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 156.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7668 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.0751 to the December average rate of 181.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 186.0040 was up 14.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.3906, 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 930,020 LKR
2017 Average 774,783 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 781,186 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,834.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.1175
156.0007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to LKR 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 161.7087, compared to 170.4844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.7087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.4844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 9.7478 LKR (High: 176.0127 / Low: 166.2649). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4619 LKR (High: 161.4441 / Low: 158.9822).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.7478
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9465 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 181.7744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 155.3003), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4741 (+17.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 181.7744
2017 Avg (December) 155.3003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.1135 156.2371 160.0751
February 167.7194 164.0629 165.7302
March 165.5179 162.7246 164.2355
April 162.8617 159.2808 161.2890
May 160.4834 156.9692 158.3438
June 162.2080 158.6571 160.5786
July 161.4441 158.9822 160.1579
August 166.8938 160.3952 162.1187
September 176.0127 166.2649 170.4661
October 173.6189 171.0834 172.2943
November 180.7933 171.2595 176.0949
December 186.0040 179.4530 181.7744