YEARLY HIGH
4.3160 MYR
YEARLY LOW
3.9345 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1260 MYR

2018 CHF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 4.3160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 3.9345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3815 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1167 to the December average rate of 4.2048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3160 was down 4.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5339, 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 21,580 MYR
2017 Average 21,841 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 19,672 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907.34 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3023
3.9531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to MYR 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 4.0763, compared to 4.1756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1640 MYR (High: 4.2527 / Low: 4.0887). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 MYR (High: 4.2103 / Low: 4.1509).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1640
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.2732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3811), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1080 (-2.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.2732
2017 Avg (September) 4.3811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1883 4.0756 4.1167
February 4.2213 4.1472 4.1878
March 4.1920 4.0321 4.1192
April 4.0494 3.9589 4.0136
May 4.0399 3.9345 3.9822
June 4.0717 3.9973 4.0386
July 4.1063 4.0305 4.0714
August 4.2527 4.0887 4.1398
September 4.3160 4.2139 4.2732
October 4.2103 4.1509 4.1845
November 4.2275 4.1402 4.1800
December 4.2473 4.1582 4.2048