YEARLY HIGH
628.9759 SOS
YEARLY LOW
572.0218 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
592.0988 SOS

2018 CHF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 628.9759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 572.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.9541 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 603.6004 to the December average rate of 584.4773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 628.9759 was up 2.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 616.4556, 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 3,144,880 SOS
2017 Average 2,942,312 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,860,109 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,770.69 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

626.0123
573.8673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SOS 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 599.2619, compared to 584.9358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.3261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 599.2619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 584.9358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 37.3604 SOS (High: 623.8687 / Low: 586.5083). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5590 SOS (High: 586.1984 / Low: 576.6394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±37.3604
July Spread (Stable) ±9.5590

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 18.1959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 621.6669) against the same month in 2017 (average: 577.9708), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6960 (+7.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 621.6669
2017 Avg (February) 577.9708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 623.8687 586.5083 603.6004
February 628.9759 615.1949 621.6669
March 620.9722 605.8042 612.9315
April 609.2640 579.0587 596.4086
May 585.2526 572.0218 578.2128
June 587.8217 573.3014 582.7509
July 586.1984 576.6394 581.5377
August 597.8217 579.8619 584.8002
September 603.4038 588.6187 597.0674
October 588.0587 575.1255 582.8578
November 583.9152 572.3450 578.8741
December 590.0290 580.3149 584.4773