YEARLY HIGH
1.4284 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.3322 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3795 SGD

2018 CHF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.4284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.3322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3758 to the December average rate of 1.3818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4284 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4438, 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 7,142 SGD
2017 Average 7,013 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,661 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.34 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4230
1.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SGD 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 1.3733, compared to 1.3858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0497 SGD (High: 1.4080 / Low: 1.3583). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 SGD (High: 1.3822 / Low: 1.3663).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4158
2017 Avg (September) 1.4036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4080 1.3583 1.3758
February 1.4237 1.4022 1.4127
March 1.4076 1.3712 1.3876
April 1.3745 1.3383 1.3587
May 1.3591 1.3322 1.3430
June 1.3797 1.3493 1.3619
July 1.3781 1.3601 1.3705
August 1.4173 1.3701 1.3844
September 1.4284 1.3917 1.4158
October 1.3996 1.3744 1.3880
November 1.3822 1.3663 1.3741
December 1.3927 1.3689 1.3818