YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0149 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0163 GMD

2018 COP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0174 was up 7.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0163, 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 87,201 GMD
2017 Average 77,648 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 74,668 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,532.64 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0172
0.0152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to GMD 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 GMD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0160). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+8.27%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0170
2017 Avg (April) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0160 0.0167
February 0.0170 0.0162 0.0165
March 0.0170 0.0163 0.0166
April 0.0174 0.0167 0.0170
May 0.0167 0.0162 0.0165
June 0.0168 0.0160 0.0163
July 0.0169 0.0161 0.0166
August 0.0167 0.0158 0.0163
September 0.0166 0.0155 0.0160
October 0.0166 0.0154 0.0160
November 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
December 0.0157 0.0149 0.0154