2018 BIF to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8380 COP

YEARLY LOW

1.5195 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6629 COP

2018 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.8380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.5195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3185 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6272 to the December average rate of 1.7833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8380 was up 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,190 COP

2017 Average 8,565 COP

Yearly Trough Low 7,597 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,592.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8049

1.5455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.6123, compared to 1.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1206 COP (High: 1.7910 / Low: 1.6704). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 COP (High: 1.6505 / Low: 1.5969).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1206

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

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 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.7833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+4.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.7833

2017 Avg (December) 1.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7055	1.5889	1.6272
February	1.6505	1.5969	1.6235
March	1.6493	1.5691	1.6097
April	1.6014	1.5195	1.5671
May	1.6494	1.5740	1.6173
June	1.6684	1.5845	1.6290
July	1.6573	1.5994	1.6256
August	1.7195	1.6168	1.6671
September	1.7512	1.6667	1.7095
October	1.7910	1.6704	1.7224
November	1.8124	1.7397	1.7727
December	1.8380	1.7349	1.7833