2018 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3822 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.2407 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3054 CHF

2018 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1.3822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.2407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1415 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3275 to the December average rate of 1.2571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3822 was up 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,911 CHF

2017 Average 6,342 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 6,204 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 707.28 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3724

1.2466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.3296, compared to 1.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0542 CHF (High: 1.3471 / Low: 1.2929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 CHF (High: 1.3245 / Low: 1.3045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.3619) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0967 (+7.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.3619

2017 Avg (April) 1.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3459	1.3170	1.3275
February	1.3211	1.2986	1.3052
March	1.3471	1.2929	1.3242
April	1.3822	1.3400	1.3619
May	1.3620	1.3090	1.3427
June	1.3245	1.3045	1.3161
July	1.3257	1.2981	1.3101
August	1.3017	1.2548	1.2726
September	1.2797	1.2474	1.2631
October	1.3104	1.2770	1.2939
November	1.3154	1.2704	1.2910
December	1.2736	1.2407	1.2571