YEARLY HIGH
1941.0417 COP
YEARLY LOW
1588.6510 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1739.2963 COP

2018 AZN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1941.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1588.6510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 352.3906 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1695.0174 to the December average rate of 1893.1366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1941.0417 was up 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1836.1900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,705,208 COP
2017 Average 8,587,632 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,943,255 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,761,953.21 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1919.3272
1605.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1679.9158, compared to 1798.6768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 118.7611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1679.9158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1798.6768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 143.5622 COP (High: 1888.5557 / Low: 1744.9935). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.0387 COP (High: 1721.5565 / Low: 1674.5178).

October Spread (Volatile) ±143.5622
July Spread (Stable) ±47.0387

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 45.7042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1893.1366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1761.1674), the exchange rate shifted by +131.9692 (+7.49%).

2018 Avg (December) 1893.1366
2017 Avg (December) 1761.1674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1784.6272 1657.3296 1695.0174
February 1720.7434 1657.3296 1696.3263
March 1717.2573 1635.5360 1676.9352
April 1663.2655 1588.6510 1631.2311
May 1706.9016 1654.8959 1682.8841
June 1738.3082 1654.8959 1697.1004
July 1721.5565 1674.5178 1691.2552
August 1790.2937 1696.1239 1738.5151
September 1822.7069 1747.7148 1782.9666
October 1888.5557 1744.9935 1812.3198
November 1911.8659 1844.8899 1873.8675
December 1941.0417 1850.5825 1893.1366