YEARLY HIGH
0.1582 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1480 CHF

2018 CNY to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.1582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1495 to the December average rate of 0.1440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1582 was up 4.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,956 CHF
2017 Average 3,642 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,496 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.48 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1580
0.1398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CHF 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 0.1518, compared to 0.1443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0063 CHF (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1495). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.1445 / Low: 0.1427).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1565) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+9.32%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1565
2017 Avg (May) 0.1432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1507 0.1478 0.1495
February 0.1504 0.1453 0.1478
March 0.1520 0.1476 0.1499
April 0.1564 0.1516 0.1538
May 0.1582 0.1536 0.1565
June 0.1558 0.1495 0.1531
July 0.1504 0.1450 0.1481
August 0.1458 0.1415 0.1444
September 0.1430 0.1398 0.1413
October 0.1445 0.1427 0.1437
November 0.1455 0.1429 0.1442
December 0.1459 0.1430 0.1440