YEARLY HIGH
1652.3117 COP
YEARLY LOW
1352.3392 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1478.3909 COP

2018 BBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1652.3117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1352.3392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 299.9725 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1434.3816 to the December average rate of 1611.5326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1652.3117 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1548.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,261,559 COP
2017 Average 7,376,855 COP
Yearly Trough Low 6,761,696 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,499,862.67 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

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BBD 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 1425.6582, compared to 1531.1236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 105.4655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1425.6582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1531.1236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 122.2073 COP (High: 1607.6330 / Low: 1485.4258). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.0417 COP (High: 1465.4750 / Low: 1425.4333).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą122.2073
July Spread (Stable) Âą40.0417

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 33.3122 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1611.5326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1494.4840), the exchange rate shifted by +117.0486 (+7.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 1611.5326
2017 Avg (December) 1494.4840

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Month High Low Average
January 1508.0100 1407.0000 1434.3816
February 1452.5225 1408.7302 1432.7298
March 1449.5798 1392.2500 1421.5911
April 1408.7302 1352.3392 1388.2789
May 1453.0000 1408.7302 1432.5551
June 1475.5630 1408.7302 1444.4124
July 1465.4750 1425.4333 1439.6810
August 1523.9875 1443.8255 1479.9110
September 1551.5792 1487.7422 1517.7503
October 1607.6330 1485.4258 1542.7373
November 1627.4758 1570.4626 1595.1297
December 1652.3117 1575.3083 1611.5326