YEARLY HIGH
0.3328 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.2723 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3051 KPW

2018 COP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.3328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3138 to the December average rate of 0.2793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3328 was up 4.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3195, 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 1,663,784 KPW
2017 Average 1,525,590 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,361,729 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,055.26 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3287
0.2748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to KPW 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 0.3158, compared to 0.2944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0230 KPW (High: 0.3029 / Low: 0.2799). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 KPW (High: 0.3157 / Low: 0.3071).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3242) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+3.66%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3242
2017 Avg (April) 0.3128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3198 0.2984 0.3138
February 0.3194 0.3098 0.3141
March 0.3232 0.3104 0.3166
April 0.3328 0.3194 0.3242
May 0.3194 0.3097 0.3142
June 0.3194 0.3050 0.3116
July 0.3157 0.3071 0.3126
August 0.3117 0.2953 0.3042
September 0.3025 0.2900 0.2965
October 0.3029 0.2799 0.2918
November 0.2865 0.2765 0.2821
December 0.2857 0.2723 0.2793