YEARLY HIGH
1835.3860 COP
YEARLY LOW
1513.1068 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1649.4205 COP

2018 AWG to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1835.3860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1513.1068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 322.2792 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1602.2601 to the December average rate of 1790.4069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1835.3860 was up 6.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1724.3069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,176,930 COP
2017 Average 8,218,232 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,565,534 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,611,395.91 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1813.9632
1531.2882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to COP 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 1594.5751, compared to 1704.2660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 109.6909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1594.5751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1704.2660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 135.2802 COP (High: 1785.7569 / Low: 1650.4767). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.7813 COP (High: 1638.7755 / Low: 1593.9942).

October Spread (Volatile) ±135.2802
July Spread (Stable) ±44.7813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 37.9393 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.9393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1790.4069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1671.3762), the exchange rate shifted by +119.0308 (+7.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 1790.4069
2017 Avg (December) 1671.3762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1684.9321 1570.9735 1602.2601
February 1624.1809 1569.8353 1600.0269
March 1624.1809 1557.7622 1592.7837
April 1587.3025 1513.1068 1554.8444
May 1626.2561 1571.8084 1602.1218
June 1649.5897 1575.0244 1615.4135
July 1638.7755 1593.9942 1609.7041
August 1700.4045 1610.9674 1651.1498
September 1731.1951 1652.5823 1688.2163
October 1785.7569 1650.4767 1713.9822
November 1808.3105 1744.4680 1772.1367
December 1835.3860 1750.3465 1790.4069