YEARLY HIGH
0.2693 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2459 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2608 CHF

2018 SAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.2459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2562 to the December average rate of 0.2645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2693 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,347 CHF
2017 Average 1,312 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,230 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.03 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2685
0.2474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.2577, compared to 0.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 CHF (High: 0.2624 / Low: 0.2484). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 CHF (High: 0.2674 / Low: 0.2635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.91%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2667
2017 Avg (November) 0.2643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2624 0.2484 0.2562
February 0.2518 0.2459 0.2491
March 0.2551 0.2499 0.2527
April 0.2642 0.2547 0.2583
May 0.2681 0.2627 0.2658
June 0.2660 0.2616 0.2639
July 0.2674 0.2635 0.2651
August 0.2659 0.2581 0.2637
September 0.2618 0.2556 0.2583
October 0.2687 0.2623 0.2650
November 0.2693 0.2647 0.2667
December 0.2662 0.2622 0.2645