2018 BRL to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 943.9227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 711.7940.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 232.1287 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 894.2196 to the December average rate of 828.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 943.9227 was down 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 962.8628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL 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 835.4801, compared to 790.8424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.6377 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 127.0153 COP (High: 866.4378 / Low: 739.4224). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.9175 COP (High: 898.1580 / Low: 861.2405).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 52.0733 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 894.2196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 919.2514), the exchange rate shifted by -25.0318 (-2.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 943.9227 | 870.3118 | 894.2196 |
| February | 898.1580 | 861.2405 | 882.3386 |
| March | 894.1676 | 837.1541 | 867.1256 |
| April | 852.8723 | 789.4990 | 815.0523 |
| May | 812.8222 | 775.1944 | 789.1395 |
| June | 781.3815 | 729.8436 | 765.0052 |
| July | 782.1028 | 731.9362 | 754.1191 |
| August | 785.7516 | 711.7940 | 755.4843 |
| September | 767.1014 | 719.6292 | 740.8145 |
| October | 866.4378 | 739.4224 | 821.5130 |
| November | 870.3424 | 821.6306 | 844.6647 |
| December | 848.6190 | 807.0348 | 828.4588 |