YEARLY HIGH
0.7507 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.7001 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7251 CHF

2018 SGD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.7507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.7001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7269 to the December average rate of 0.7237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7507 was up 1.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,753 CHF
2017 Average 3,565 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,500 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.95 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7484
0.7025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 0.7284, compared to 0.7217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0260 CHF (High: 0.7362 / Low: 0.7102). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 CHF (High: 0.7319 / Low: 0.7235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.7446) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0379 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.7446
2017 Avg (May) 0.7067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7362 0.7102 0.7269
February 0.7131 0.7024 0.7079
March 0.7293 0.7104 0.7207
April 0.7472 0.7275 0.7360
May 0.7507 0.7358 0.7446
June 0.7411 0.7248 0.7343
July 0.7352 0.7256 0.7297
August 0.7299 0.7056 0.7224
September 0.7185 0.7001 0.7064
October 0.7276 0.7145 0.7204
November 0.7319 0.7235 0.7278
December 0.7305 0.7180 0.7237