2018 BAM to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1927.3286 COP

YEARLY LOW

1686.7656 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1785.5564 COP

2018 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1927.3286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1686.7656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.5629 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1787.5606 to the December average rate of 1875.6990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1927.3286 was up 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1848.3912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,636,643 COP

2017 Average 8,526,991 COP

Yearly Trough Low 8,433,828 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,202,814.67 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1890.8212

1709.3551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1765.3367, compared to 1805.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.4394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1765.3367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1805.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 134.4705 COP (High: 1885.0255 / Low: 1750.5549). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.7830 COP (High: 1756.9436 / Low: 1694.1607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±134.4705

June Spread (Stable) ±62.7830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 47.8333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -47.8333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1875.6990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1809.6192), the exchange rate shifted by +66.0798 (+3.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 1875.6990

2017 Avg (December) 1809.6192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1885.0255	1750.5549	1787.5606
February	1849.5366	1775.1304	1809.6906
March	1825.1340	1755.1339	1792.4713
April	1776.2484	1702.8216	1744.6380
May	1760.6325	1686.7656	1733.1821
June	1756.9436	1694.1607	1724.4773
July	1753.5153	1689.1321	1724.5201
August	1814.9375	1703.8290	1748.0071
September	1867.9244	1761.3660	1814.4058
October	1860.9718	1762.6652	1812.6726
November	1909.4490	1819.2920	1859.3515
December	1927.3286	1826.9761	1875.6990