2018 TOP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4536 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.4144 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4304 CHF

2018 TOP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.4144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4276 to the December average rate of 0.4358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4536 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,268 CHF

2017 Average 2,173 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 2,072 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.07 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4425

0.4171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.4309, compared to 0.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0233 CHF (High: 0.4536 / Low: 0.4303). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CHF (High: 0.4406 / Low: 0.4332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.4404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+3.48%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.4404

2017 Avg (May) 0.4256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4361	0.4162	0.4276
February	0.4264	0.4144	0.4220
March	0.4303	0.4226	0.4263
April	0.4470	0.4280	0.4356
May	0.4536	0.4303	0.4404
June	0.4385	0.4294	0.4333
July	0.4343	0.4247	0.4296
August	0.4317	0.4190	0.4280
September	0.4250	0.4149	0.4192
October	0.4378	0.4257	0.4313
November	0.4406	0.4332	0.4362
December	0.4432	0.4300	0.4358