YEARLY HIGH
0.0654 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0603 DJF

2018 COP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0654 was up 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0635, 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 327,118 DJF
2017 Average 303,057 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 269,395 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,723.08 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0646
0.0544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to DJF 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0046 DJF (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 DJF (High: 0.0624 / Low: 0.0607).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0637
2017 Avg (April) 0.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0635 0.0593 0.0623
February 0.0634 0.0610 0.0620
March 0.0636 0.0611 0.0623
April 0.0654 0.0626 0.0637
May 0.0632 0.0610 0.0620
June 0.0632 0.0603 0.0616
July 0.0624 0.0607 0.0618
August 0.0617 0.0584 0.0602
September 0.0598 0.0574 0.0587
October 0.0599 0.0554 0.0577
November 0.0567 0.0547 0.0558
December 0.0565 0.0539 0.0552