2018 CHF to MDL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 18.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 16.4890.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6094 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6413 to the December average rate of 17.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0983 was down 10.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1405, 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 MDL 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 17.2869, compared to 17.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7730 MDL (High: 17.2620 / Low: 16.4890). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3102 MDL (High: 17.2655 / Low: 16.9553).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 0.4993 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.8467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.9065), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0598 (-10.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0550 | 17.3887 | 17.6413 |
| February | 18.0983 | 17.5827 | 17.8467 |
| March | 17.8140 | 17.2012 | 17.4818 |
| April | 17.2677 | 16.7334 | 16.9825 |
| May | 17.2620 | 16.4890 | 16.7277 |
| June | 17.2090 | 16.8426 | 17.0416 |
| July | 17.0187 | 16.5858 | 16.8053 |
| August | 17.3126 | 16.6015 | 16.8207 |
| September | 17.5800 | 17.1116 | 17.3518 |
| October | 17.2655 | 16.9553 | 17.1121 |
| November | 17.3022 | 16.8923 | 17.0983 |
| December | 17.4716 | 17.1133 | 17.3082 |