2018 AUD to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2413.3218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2083.1850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 330.1369 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2281.7411 to the December average rate of 2307.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2413.3218 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2413.8753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2199.1160, compared to 2216.1009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9849 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 185.2051 COP (High: 2413.3218 / Low: 2228.1168). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.2218 COP (High: 2164.1635 / Low: 2098.9417).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 73.2690 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2281.7411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2190.9836), the exchange rate shifted by +90.7576 (+4.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2413.3218 | 2228.1168 | 2281.7411 |
| February | 2302.7992 | 2202.1783 | 2254.3658 |
| March | 2278.9842 | 2140.3310 | 2205.3651 |
| April | 2175.2436 | 2083.1850 | 2132.0961 |
| May | 2198.0332 | 2107.9308 | 2156.9434 |
| June | 2218.2857 | 2129.1666 | 2164.1847 |
| July | 2164.1635 | 2098.9417 | 2132.4118 |
| August | 2222.0155 | 2132.9274 | 2168.3984 |
| September | 2228.3853 | 2149.6058 | 2184.7281 |
| October | 2277.1490 | 2132.1075 | 2190.9467 |
| November | 2383.3281 | 2281.3229 | 2312.7362 |
| December | 2394.7756 | 2273.8766 | 2307.3843 |