2018 CHF to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |