YEARLY HIGH
0.0747 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0661 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0718 CHF

2018 SCR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0691 to the December average rate of 0.0726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0747 was down 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 373 CHF
2017 Average 362 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 331 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.74 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0744
0.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0710, compared to 0.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 CHF (High: 0.0711 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CHF (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.55%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0739
2017 Avg (May) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0711 0.0665 0.0691
February 0.0702 0.0661 0.0686
March 0.0710 0.0669 0.0695
April 0.0736 0.0695 0.0719
May 0.0747 0.0713 0.0739
June 0.0737 0.0726 0.0733
July 0.0741 0.0728 0.0734
August 0.0734 0.0711 0.0728
September 0.0721 0.0681 0.0710
October 0.0739 0.0714 0.0728
November 0.0741 0.0727 0.0733
December 0.0732 0.0714 0.0726