YEARLY HIGH
72.4076 RUB
YEARLY LOW
57.8283 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.1535 RUB

2018 CHF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 72.4076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 57.8283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5793 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.9808 to the December average rate of 68.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.4076 was up 14.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.3290, 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 362,038 RUB
2017 Average 296,302 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 289,141 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,896.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.8762
57.8994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to RUB 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 61.4601, compared to 66.8468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.8468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.9371 RUB (High: 70.4360 / Low: 63.4989). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2302 RUB (High: 60.7944 / Low: 59.5641).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.9371
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2302

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.5240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 69.7948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.9259), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8690 (+16.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 69.7948
2017 Avg (September) 59.9259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.3540 57.8283 58.9808
February 62.3612 59.2979 60.8641
March 60.7944 59.5641 60.2759
April 65.8088 59.8618 62.7299
May 63.8288 61.4775 62.5064
June 64.2172 62.5576 63.4037
July 63.9697 62.0671 63.2064
August 70.4360 63.4989 67.1850
September 72.4076 66.8202 69.7948
October 67.7288 65.1715 66.2708
November 67.5518 65.4294 66.4863
December 70.7039 66.6888 68.1376