YEARLY HIGH
2.4132 TOP
YEARLY LOW
2.2046 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3239 TOP

2018 CHF to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.4132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2086 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3390 to the December average rate of 2.2951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4132 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3907, 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 12,066 TOP
2017 Average 11,509 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,023 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043.07 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3969
2.2601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to TOP 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 2.3217, compared to 2.3261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1196 TOP (High: 2.3241 / Low: 2.2046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 TOP (High: 2.3084 / Low: 2.2698).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1196
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3698) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1141 (+5.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3698
2017 Avg (February) 2.2557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4030 2.2929 2.3390
February 2.4132 2.3453 2.3698
March 2.3662 2.3242 2.3457
April 2.3365 2.2369 2.2960
May 2.3241 2.2046 2.2715
June 2.3290 2.2807 2.3081
July 2.3545 2.3024 2.3280
August 2.3867 2.3166 2.3367
September 2.4103 2.3530 2.3855
October 2.3489 2.2843 2.3189
November 2.3084 2.2698 2.2925
December 2.3254 2.2563 2.2951