YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 CHF

2018 DJF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0057 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28 CHF
2017 Average 28 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 26 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.48 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0057
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.85%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0056
2017 Avg (May) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
February 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
March 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
May 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
June 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
July 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
August 0.0056 0.0054 0.0056
September 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
October 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
November 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
December 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056