YEARLY HIGH
0.0366 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0336 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0354 CHF

2018 ETB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0350 to the December average rate of 0.0352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0366 was down 19.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183 CHF
2017 Average 206 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 168 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.89 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0365
0.0337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 CHF (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-15.44%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0362
2017 Avg (May) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0359 0.0339 0.0350
February 0.0344 0.0336 0.0340
March 0.0348 0.0340 0.0345
April 0.0360 0.0347 0.0353
May 0.0366 0.0358 0.0362
June 0.0362 0.0356 0.0359
July 0.0363 0.0358 0.0361
August 0.0362 0.0350 0.0358
September 0.0354 0.0343 0.0349
October 0.0362 0.0354 0.0357
November 0.0362 0.0354 0.0357
December 0.0356 0.0346 0.0352