YEARLY HIGH
48.4056 SDG
YEARLY LOW
7.1285 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6841 SDG

2018 CHF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 48.4056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 7.1285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.2771 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3000 to the December average rate of 47.9690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 557.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.4056 was up 572.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1951, 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 242,028 SDG
2017 Average 33,718 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 35,643 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206,385.35 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.0359
3.2331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SDG 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 16.5435, compared to 30.8247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 29.5590 SDG (High: 47.7039 / Low: 18.1449). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2596 SDG (High: 18.2195 / Low: 17.9598).

October Spread (Volatile) ±29.5590
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5754 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 47.9690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8234), the exchange rate shifted by +41.1456 (+603.01%).

2018 Avg (December) 47.9690
2017 Avg (December) 6.8234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5459 7.1285 7.3000
February 19.5673 7.5467 17.8645
March 19.2705 18.8655 19.0796
April 19.0124 18.2221 18.6901
May 18.3300 17.9560 18.1148
June 18.3730 18.0414 18.2121
July 18.2195 17.9598 18.1101
August 18.6700 18.0374 18.2250
September 18.8342 18.3409 18.6091
October 47.7039 18.1449 34.4212
November 48.0623 47.1132 47.6141
December 48.4056 47.6508 47.9690