YEARLY HIGH
1.5830 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.4081 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4785 NZD

2018 CHF to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.5830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.4081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1749 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4351 to the December average rate of 1.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5830 was up 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4877, 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 7,915 NZD
2017 Average 7,150 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,040 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 874.75 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5788
1.4126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to NZD 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 1.4467, compared to 1.5103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0769 NZD (High: 1.5610 / Low: 1.4841). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 NZD (High: 1.4798 / Low: 1.4549).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0671 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1307 (+9.11%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5649
2017 Avg (September) 1.4342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4579 1.4114 1.4351
February 1.4798 1.4549 1.4653
March 1.4755 1.4391 1.4548
April 1.4534 1.4081 1.4265
May 1.4653 1.4209 1.4426
June 1.4926 1.4393 1.4562
July 1.5002 1.4727 1.4810
August 1.5610 1.4841 1.5177
September 1.5830 1.5385 1.5649
October 1.5667 1.5173 1.5421
November 1.5007 1.4538 1.4750
December 1.5158 1.4448 1.4812