YEARLY HIGH
8.4194 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.7375 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0574 SBD

2018 CHF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 8.4194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 7.7375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6819 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0876 to the December average rate of 8.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.4194 was up 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.2564, 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 42,097 SBD
2017 Average 39,691 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 38,687 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,409.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.3452
7.8081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SBD 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 8.0776, compared to 8.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4031 SBD (High: 8.3257 / Low: 7.9226). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0849 SBD (High: 8.0477 / Low: 7.9629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0849

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1839 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.3004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5320 (+6.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 8.3004
2017 Avg (February) 7.7684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3257 7.9226 8.0876
February 8.4194 8.2205 8.3004
March 8.3099 8.1060 8.1964
April 8.1629 7.8571 8.0367
May 8.0284 7.7375 7.8528
June 8.0780 7.9290 7.9918
July 8.0590 7.8528 7.9565
August 8.1491 7.9098 7.9783
September 8.2298 8.0340 8.1449
October 8.0477 7.9629 8.0037
November 8.0598 7.9305 7.9924
December 8.3596 7.9892 8.1469