2018 CHF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

585.7489 XOF

YEARLY LOW

546.6505 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

568.1119 XOF

2018 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 585.7489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 546.6505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.0985 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.6774 to the December average rate of 581.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 585.7489 was down 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 620.1668, 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 2,928,745 XOF

2017 Average 2,956,813 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,733,252 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,492.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

584.2208

548.7500

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to XOF 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 560.8290, compared to 575.3948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.5658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 560.8290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 575.3948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 26.1087 XOF (High: 573.8492 / Low: 547.7405). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7777 XOF (High: 583.6649 / Low: 578.8872).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.1087

December Spread (Stable) ±4.7777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.3724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 581.2649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 572.4238), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8410 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 581.2649

2017 Avg (September) 572.4238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	567.1739	555.1168	559.6774
February	572.0874	565.1704	568.6233
March	568.1663	556.9385	561.0783
April	558.5874	546.6505	551.7059
May	573.8492	547.7405	556.5094
June	569.9751	564.4231	567.3794
July	567.2092	559.7229	564.1180
August	583.5240	567.1000	574.8271
September	585.7489	575.2884	581.2649
October	577.2664	571.3172	574.4034
November	581.5388	572.4791	576.6918
December	583.6649	578.8872	581.0636