YEARLY HIGH
0.0014 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0012 BRL

2018 COP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0011 to the December average rate of 0.0012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0014 was up 21.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0012, 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 7,025 BRL
2017 Average 5,411 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,297 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,727.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0014
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to BRL 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 0.0012, compared to 0.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0012). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BRL (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+24.78%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0013
2017 Avg (August) 0.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
February 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
March 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
April 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
May 0.0013 0.0012 0.0013
June 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
July 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
August 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
September 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
October 0.0014 0.0012 0.0012
November 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
December 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012