YEARLY HIGH
943.9227 COP
YEARLY LOW
711.7940 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
813.1613 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,598,068 COP
2017 Average 23,111,523 COP
Yearly Trough Low 17,794,851 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,803,217.37 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

909.5601
725.4740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 835.4801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 790.8424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±127.0153
February Spread (Stable) ±36.9175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 894.2196
2017 Avg (January) 919.2514

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