2018 AWG to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |