YEARLY HIGH
47.1446 COP
YEARLY LOW
40.7635 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2733 COP

2018 BTN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 47.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 40.7635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3812 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0872 to the December average rate of 45.6321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.1446 was down 7.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.0766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 235,723 COP
2017 Average 226,857 COP
Yearly Trough Low 203,817 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,905.83 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.0027
41.5552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 43.4483, compared to 43.0982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.0982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3442 COP (High: 46.7273 / Low: 43.3830). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3319 COP (High: 42.6388 / Low: 41.3069).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3442
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.4360 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 45.6321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.5239), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8918 (-1.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 45.6321
2017 Avg (December) 46.5239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.0422 44.1142 45.0872
February 45.3793 43.4806 44.5127
March 44.6544 42.9075 43.7224
April 43.5087 41.2207 42.2864
May 43.1035 41.4105 42.4530
June 43.5370 41.6496 42.6280
July 42.6388 41.3069 41.9294
August 43.3872 41.9118 42.5549
September 43.2425 41.0395 42.1297
October 43.3935 40.7635 41.9258
November 46.7273 43.3830 44.4177
December 47.1446 44.1034 45.6321