YEARLY HIGH
2457.5444 COP
YEARLY LOW
2131.3263 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2280.5218 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,287,722 COP
2017 Average 11,380,688 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,656,632 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,631,090.28 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2441.5533
2155.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2231.9542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2329.0895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±154.4380
September Spread (Stable) ±58.7788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.2459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 2417.6799
2017 Avg (November) 2360.9130

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