YEARLY HIGH
16.1184 LSL
YEARLY LOW
12.2654 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5120 LSL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 80,592 LSL
2017 Average 67,618 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 61,327 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,264.67 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.4992
12.2128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8258
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.2253
2017 Avg (September) 13.6731

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