YEARLY HIGH
6117.0637 PYG
YEARLY LOW
5544.3407 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5861.7955 PYG

2018 CHF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 6117.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 5544.3407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 572.7230 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5877.8577 to the December average rate of 5972.6159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6117.0637 was up 1.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 6021.8535, 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 30,585,318 PYG
2017 Average 28,621,651 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 27,721,704 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,863,614.76 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6082.4566
5613.3374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to PYG 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 5803.7449, compared to 5919.8461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 116.1012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5803.7449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5919.8461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 363.4766 PYG (High: 6085.4650 / Low: 5721.9884). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 89.4100 PYG (High: 6039.0370 / Low: 5949.6270).

January Spread (Volatile) ±363.4766
October Spread (Stable) ±89.4100

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 169.4157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -169.4157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6043.3634) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5911.1880), the exchange rate shifted by +132.1754 (+2.24%).

2018 Avg (September) 6043.3634
2017 Avg (September) 5911.1880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6085.4650 5721.9884 5877.8577
February 6115.8659 5898.8196 5992.1144
March 5922.0691 5725.2127 5822.6987
April 5813.5506 5610.9996 5724.0147
May 5805.7207 5544.3407 5652.4307
June 5818.8700 5671.8250 5753.3532
July 5801.1873 5690.7979 5749.8503
August 6044.2553 5762.1567 5833.1060
September 6117.0637 5982.1496 6043.3634
October 6039.0370 5949.6270 5985.7853
November 5986.1185 5854.6449 5934.3554
December 6082.6335 5918.4320 5972.6159