YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0094 ARS

2018 COP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 76.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0139 was up 115.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,278 ARS
2017 Average 28,052 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 30,807 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,470.24 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0133
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to ARS 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0037 ARS (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ARS (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0070).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+115.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0127
2017 Avg (September) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0062 0.0066
February 0.0072 0.0067 0.0069
March 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
April 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0089 0.0074 0.0082
June 0.0099 0.0086 0.0092
July 0.0100 0.0094 0.0096
August 0.0129 0.0091 0.0101
September 0.0139 0.0119 0.0127
October 0.0133 0.0112 0.0120
November 0.0121 0.0111 0.0114
December 0.0120 0.0113 0.0117