YEARLY HIGH
15.2546 IRR
YEARLY LOW
11.9337 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7629 IRR

2018 COP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 15.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.9337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3210 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5698 to the December average rate of 13.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.2546 was up 26.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.0320, 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 76,273,239 IRR
2017 Average 56,010,732 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 59,668,349 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,604,890.48 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2777
12.3236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to IRR 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 13.5061, compared to 14.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0222 IRR (High: 14.9408 / Low: 12.9186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4731 IRR (High: 13.5293 / Low: 13.0562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0222
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4647 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 15.0315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7493), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2822 (+39.84%).

2018 Avg (July) 15.0315
2017 Avg (July) 10.7493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0908 11.9337 12.5698
February 13.2060 12.7244 12.9364
March 13.4922 12.8667 13.1905
April 13.8475 13.2932 13.5127
May 14.9408 12.9186 14.1617
June 15.0043 14.4071 14.6654
July 15.2546 14.5453 15.0315
August 15.1924 14.1613 14.6424
September 14.5073 13.9096 14.2228
October 14.5291 13.2172 13.7862
November 13.5293 13.0562 13.3216
December 13.4876 12.7412 13.1135