YEARLY HIGH
15.1194 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.3889 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9297 SCR

2018 CHF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 15.1194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 13.3889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7305 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4828 to the December average rate of 13.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1194 was up 3.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5690, 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 75,597 SCR
2017 Average 69,019 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 66,944 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,652.42 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.6765
13.4261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SCR 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 14.0900, compared to 13.7694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9617 SCR (High: 15.0344 / Low: 14.0726). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1956 SCR (High: 13.7675 / Low: 13.5719).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9617
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1956

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4839 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.5723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4259), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1464 (+8.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.5723
2017 Avg (February) 13.4259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0344 14.0726 14.4828
February 15.1194 14.2498 14.5723
March 14.9483 14.0805 14.3959
April 14.3941 13.5790 13.9120
May 14.0272 13.3889 13.5303
June 13.7675 13.5719 13.6469
July 13.7410 13.5008 13.6233
August 14.0580 13.6245 13.7445
September 14.6898 13.8626 14.0941
October 14.0063 13.5294 13.7307
November 13.7571 13.5007 13.6418
December 14.0090 13.6573 13.7818