2018 CAD to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 2457.5444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 2131.3263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 326.2181 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2307.6491 to the December average rate of 2396.3026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2457.5444 was up 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 2423.2191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD 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 2231.9542, compared to 2329.0895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 97.1353 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 154.4380 COP (High: 2415.4498 / Low: 2261.0118). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.7788 COP (High: 2361.7091 / Low: 2302.9303).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 79.2459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2417.6799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2360.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +56.7668 (+2.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2415.4498 | 2261.0118 | 2307.6491 |
| February | 2322.5700 | 2221.0470 | 2278.5371 |
| March | 2262.6440 | 2158.3317 | 2199.2912 |
| April | 2217.8702 | 2131.3263 | 2178.9458 |
| May | 2269.0901 | 2186.7052 | 2225.6977 |
| June | 2243.2770 | 2165.3683 | 2201.6041 |
| July | 2222.4556 | 2149.7770 | 2193.0665 |
| August | 2333.0185 | 2220.1455 | 2268.9649 |
| September | 2361.7091 | 2302.9303 | 2329.8751 |
| October | 2443.4174 | 2318.5270 | 2368.6481 |
| November | 2457.5444 | 2389.6429 | 2417.6799 |
| December | 2449.9457 | 2352.4898 | 2396.3026 |