YEARLY HIGH
0.2329 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.2014 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2171 CLP

2018 COP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.2329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2111 to the December average rate of 0.2124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2329 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2326, 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 1,164,383 CLP
2017 Average 1,099,736 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,006,956 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,426.62 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2284
0.2065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to CLP 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 0.2146, compared to 0.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0149 CLP (High: 0.2163 / Low: 0.2014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CLP (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.2196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+4.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2265
2017 Avg (July) 0.2169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2163 0.2014 0.2111
February 0.2142 0.2038 0.2083
March 0.2178 0.2064 0.2125
April 0.2204 0.2140 0.2165
May 0.2231 0.2152 0.2187
June 0.2255 0.2163 0.2204
July 0.2329 0.2210 0.2265
August 0.2256 0.2196 0.2226
September 0.2280 0.2185 0.2236
October 0.2251 0.2161 0.2203
November 0.2187 0.2060 0.2124
December 0.2166 0.2068 0.2124