YEARLY HIGH
1.4401 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.3430 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3945 LYD

2018 CHF to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.4401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.3430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0970 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4002 to the December average rate of 1.4079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4401 was down 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4633, 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 7,200 LYD
2017 Average 7,075 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 6,715 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485.10 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4334
1.3515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to LYD 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 1.3886, compared to 1.4005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0517 LYD (High: 1.4280 / Low: 1.3763). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 LYD (High: 1.3872 / Low: 1.3632).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4231
2017 Avg (February) 1.4228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4280 1.3763 1.4002
February 1.4401 1.4028 1.4231
March 1.4191 1.3833 1.4020
April 1.3897 1.3464 1.3723
May 1.3902 1.3430 1.3583
June 1.3872 1.3632 1.3754
July 1.3956 1.3628 1.3805
August 1.4250 1.3864 1.4019
September 1.4391 1.4036 1.4266
October 1.4074 1.3729 1.3918
November 1.4077 1.3823 1.3943
December 1.4230 1.3961 1.4079