2018 ZAR to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0817 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.0630 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0743 CHF

2018 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0817 was up 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,084 CHF

2017 Average 3,702 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 3,149 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 934.69 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0815

0.0644

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ZAR 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0091 CHF (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0780).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+7.00%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0796

2017 Avg (May) 0.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0798	0.0780	0.0788
February	0.0811	0.0768	0.0791
March	0.0812	0.0786	0.0800
April	0.0812	0.0790	0.0800
May	0.0817	0.0775	0.0796
June	0.0786	0.0719	0.0745
July	0.0756	0.0718	0.0743
August	0.0750	0.0659	0.0705
September	0.0695	0.0630	0.0658
October	0.0699	0.0668	0.0684
November	0.0729	0.0695	0.0710
December	0.0728	0.0675	0.0695