YEARLY HIGH
0.3738 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3413 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3619 CHF

2018 XCD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.3738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3555 to the December average rate of 0.3672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3738 was down 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,869 CHF
2017 Average 1,821 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,706 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.87 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3727
0.3433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.3576, compared to 0.3663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 CHF (High: 0.3641 / Low: 0.3446). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CHF (High: 0.3711 / Low: 0.3657).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3703) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+0.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3703
2017 Avg (November) 0.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3641 0.3446 0.3555
February 0.3495 0.3413 0.3457
March 0.3540 0.3468 0.3507
April 0.3666 0.3532 0.3584
May 0.3721 0.3645 0.3690
June 0.3692 0.3629 0.3663
July 0.3711 0.3657 0.3679
August 0.3691 0.3582 0.3659
September 0.3633 0.3547 0.3584
October 0.3730 0.3640 0.3678
November 0.3738 0.3675 0.3703
December 0.3696 0.3640 0.3672