2018 CHF to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 16.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 12.2654.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8529 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6847 to the December average rate of 14.3755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1184 was up 10.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.6256, 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 LSL 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 12.7183, compared to 14.3057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5874 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8258 LSL (High: 15.1003 / Low: 13.2745). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2837 LSL (High: 12.7948 / Low: 12.5111).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6073 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.2253) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6731), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5522 (+11.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7948 | 12.5111 | 12.6847 |
| February | 12.9976 | 12.3301 | 12.6671 |
| March | 12.7075 | 12.2729 | 12.5094 |
| April | 12.6537 | 12.3049 | 12.4867 |
| May | 12.8237 | 12.2654 | 12.5763 |
| June | 13.9119 | 12.7251 | 13.3856 |
| July | 13.9417 | 13.2274 | 13.4866 |
| August | 15.1003 | 13.2745 | 14.0493 |
| September | 16.1184 | 14.4398 | 15.2253 |
| October | 15.0102 | 14.3256 | 14.6180 |
| November | 14.4364 | 13.7446 | 14.0798 |
| December | 14.7651 | 13.6869 | 14.3755 |