YEARLY HIGH
106.5595 XPF
YEARLY LOW
99.4467 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.3510 XPF

2018 CHF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 106.5595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 99.4467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1128 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.8165 to the December average rate of 105.7071, 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 106.5595 was down 5.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 112.7780, 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 532,797 XPF
2017 Average 538,158 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 497,233 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,563.98 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

106.2815
99.8286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to XPF 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 102.0260, compared to 104.6759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.6759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.7497 XPF (High: 104.3947 / Low: 99.6450). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8692 XPF (High: 106.1804 / Low: 105.3112).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.7497
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8692

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 1.7050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 105.7437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 104.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6084 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 105.7437
2017 Avg (September) 104.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.1803 100.9869 101.8165
February 104.0742 102.8158 103.4440
March 103.3609 101.3183 102.0714
April 101.6183 99.4467 100.3664
May 104.3947 99.6450 101.2402
June 103.6899 102.6799 103.2177
July 103.1867 101.8248 102.6244
August 106.1547 103.1669 104.5726
September 106.5595 104.6565 105.7437
October 105.0163 103.9341 104.4955
November 105.7936 104.1454 104.9118
December 106.1804 105.3112 105.7071