YEARLY HIGH
3.8531 PLN
YEARLY LOW
3.4712 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6908 PLN

2018 CHF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 3.8531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 3.4712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3819 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5499 to the December average rate of 3.8004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8531 was down 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1188, 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 19,266 PLN
2017 Average 19,164 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,356 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,909.65 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8398
3.4981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to PLN 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 3.6087, compared to 3.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2435 PLN (High: 3.7919 / Low: 3.5484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0496 PLN (High: 3.8243 / Low: 3.7747).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2435
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0744 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.8113) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0846 (+2.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.8113
2017 Avg (September) 3.7267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5898 3.5277 3.5499
February 3.6562 3.5854 3.6128
March 3.6317 3.5719 3.6009
April 3.5851 3.4712 3.5265
May 3.7919 3.5484 3.6364
June 3.7816 3.6732 3.7255
July 3.8028 3.6843 3.7190
August 3.8355 3.6851 3.7555
September 3.8531 3.7561 3.8113
October 3.8068 3.7387 3.7709
November 3.8107 3.7424 3.7800
December 3.8243 3.7747 3.8004