YEARLY HIGH
1.2000 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.1199 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1550 CHF

2018 EUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 1.2000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0801 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1721 to the December average rate of 1.1289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2000 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,000 CHF
2017 Average 5,560 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,599 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.48 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1951
1.1225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.1698, compared to 1.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0545 CHF (High: 1.1976 / Low: 1.1431). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 CHF (High: 1.1331 / Low: 1.1239).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0545
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.1890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1165 (+10.86%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.1890
2017 Avg (April) 1.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1817 1.1565 1.1721
February 1.1606 1.1466 1.1536
March 1.1778 1.1545 1.1691
April 1.2000 1.1743 1.1890
May 1.1976 1.1431 1.1789
June 1.1622 1.1509 1.1561
July 1.1719 1.1565 1.1628
August 1.1567 1.1241 1.1412
September 1.1402 1.1199 1.1285
October 1.1481 1.1363 1.1420
November 1.1458 1.1280 1.1375
December 1.1331 1.1239 1.1289