YEARLY HIGH
21959.7325 STD
YEARLY LOW
20285.4075 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21119.4227 STD

2018 CHF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 21959.7325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 20285.4075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1674.3251 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21019.3238 to the December average rate of 21215.3499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21959.7325 was down 5.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 23156.0271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,798,663 STD
2017 Average 110,330,471 STD
Yearly Trough Low 101,427,037 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,371,625.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21848.0220
20469.5424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to STD 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 20970.9461, compared to 21267.8993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 296.9532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20970.9461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21267.8993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 934.0948 STD (High: 21370.9658 / Low: 20436.8710). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 249.1894 STD (High: 21367.6241 / Low: 21118.4347).

May Spread (Volatile) ±934.0948
February Spread (Stable) ±249.1894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 507.0981 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -507.0981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 21733.1487) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21381.7745), the exchange rate shifted by +351.3741 (+1.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 21733.1487
2017 Avg (September) 21381.7745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21472.9038 20786.2479 21019.3238
February 21367.6241 21118.4347 21245.8120
March 21273.3566 20812.2917 20984.3390
April 20852.2256 20285.4075 20584.4157
May 21370.9658 20436.8710 20774.1414
June 21351.5804 21068.4760 21217.6447
July 21232.7973 20899.7479 21109.5006
August 21744.2184 21105.8124 21287.6542
September 21959.7325 21437.3290 21733.1487
October 21443.9921 20881.4598 21226.0506
November 21192.6966 20835.4527 21035.6919
December 21397.9308 21074.8146 21215.3499