YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0212 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 BTN

2018 COP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0245 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0236, 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 122,659 BTN
2017 Average 110,311 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 106,057 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,602.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0241
0.0217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to BTN 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 0.0230, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 BTN (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0214). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BTN (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0239
2017 Avg (October) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0227 0.0213 0.0222
February 0.0230 0.0220 0.0225
March 0.0233 0.0224 0.0229
April 0.0243 0.0230 0.0237
May 0.0241 0.0232 0.0236
June 0.0240 0.0230 0.0235
July 0.0242 0.0235 0.0239
August 0.0239 0.0230 0.0235
September 0.0244 0.0231 0.0237
October 0.0245 0.0230 0.0239
November 0.0231 0.0214 0.0225
December 0.0227 0.0212 0.0219