YEARLY HIGH
15.9628 SZL
YEARLY LOW
12.2327 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5219 SZL

2018 CHF to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.9628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 12.2327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7301 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6963 to the December average rate of 14.3501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.9628 was up 9.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.6315, 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 79,814 SZL
2017 Average 67,623 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 61,164 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,650.31 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.4997
12.2085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to SZL 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 12.7212, compared to 14.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7848 SZL (High: 15.1280 / Low: 13.3432). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3001 SZL (High: 12.8190 / Low: 12.5189).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7848
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.2255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6651), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5604 (+11.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.2255
2017 Avg (September) 13.6651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8190 12.5189 12.6963
February 12.9660 12.3179 12.6779
March 12.7075 12.2327 12.4999
April 12.6649 12.3055 12.4828
May 12.7999 12.2607 12.5774
June 13.9124 12.7298 13.3930
July 13.9359 13.2324 13.4870
August 15.1280 13.3432 14.1802
September 15.9628 14.4456 15.2255
October 15.0102 14.2948 14.6097
November 14.5111 13.7550 14.0833
December 14.7642 13.6757 14.3501