YEARLY HIGH
165.9054 LRD
YEARLY LOW
127.6724 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.0234 LRD

2018 CHF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 165.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 127.6724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2330 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.0754 to the December average rate of 158.8312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 165.9054 was up 28.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.8865, 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 829,527 LRD
2017 Average 531,192 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 638,362 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,164.98 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

162.6374
129.2971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to LRD 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 136.5069, compared to 157.5398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.5069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.5398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 11.5073 LRD (High: 151.3924 / Low: 139.8851). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9111 LRD (High: 139.2386 / Low: 137.3275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.5073
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 159.8590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.5458), the exchange rate shifted by +38.3132 (+31.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 159.8590
2017 Avg (September) 121.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.2928 127.6724 132.0754
February 139.0009 130.7009 135.1540
March 139.2386 137.3275 138.2971
April 137.8524 132.5145 135.3632
May 140.3316 131.1181 134.2740
June 151.3924 139.8851 143.8775
July 161.5717 151.3640 156.1066
August 159.3325 152.3411 155.2044
September 165.9054 158.2414 159.8590
October 159.0990 155.3667 157.5955
November 159.0850 156.1382 157.6424
December 160.0987 157.8570 158.8312