YEARLY HIGH
18.0983 MDL
YEARLY LOW
16.4890 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1848 MDL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,492 MDL
2017 Average 93,674 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 82,445 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,046.78 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9586
16.6158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7730
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.8467
2017 Avg (February) 19.9065

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