YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 EGP

2018 COP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0065 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0066, 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 32,551 EGP
2017 Average 30,233 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 27,184 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,366.64 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to EGP 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0061).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.36%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0064
2017 Avg (April) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0059 0.0062
February 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
April 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
May 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
June 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
July 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
August 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060
September 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
October 0.0060 0.0056 0.0058
November 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
December 0.0057 0.0054 0.0056