YEARLY HIGH
0.3983 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3397 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3727 KRW

2018 COP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.3983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3717 to the December average rate of 0.3487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3983 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4131, 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 1,991,517 KRW
2017 Average 1,916,264 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,698,427 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,090.37 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3938
0.3446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to KRW 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 0.3776, compared to 0.3678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0273 KRW (High: 0.3811 / Low: 0.3539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 KRW (High: 0.3731 / Low: 0.3633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+4.30%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3897
2017 Avg (July) 0.3737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3811 0.3539 0.3717
February 0.3873 0.3670 0.3768
March 0.3861 0.3674 0.3769
April 0.3962 0.3743 0.3852
May 0.3833 0.3705 0.3758
June 0.3858 0.3695 0.3790
July 0.3983 0.3819 0.3897
August 0.3900 0.3659 0.3789
September 0.3731 0.3633 0.3690
October 0.3765 0.3552 0.3674
November 0.3581 0.3435 0.3533
December 0.3582 0.3397 0.3487