2018 COP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0728 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2.5863 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8522 LAK

2018 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 3.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4865 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8982 to the December average rate of 2.6523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0728 was up 6.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8884, 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 15,364,119 LAK

2017 Average 13,929,783 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,931,409 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,432,710.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0274

2.6182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LAK 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 2.9214, compared to 2.7829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2084 LAK (High: 2.8682 / Low: 2.6599). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0832 LAK (High: 2.9597 / Low: 2.8765).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2084

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0832

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 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.9933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1646 (+5.82%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.9933

2017 Avg (April) 2.8287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9531	2.7682	2.8982
February	2.9482	2.8574	2.8964
March	2.9822	2.8613	2.9203
April	3.0728	2.9379	2.9933
May	2.9622	2.8682	2.9132
June	2.9738	2.8486	2.9070
July	2.9597	2.8765	2.9266
August	2.9297	2.7950	2.8691
September	2.8610	2.7487	2.8070
October	2.8682	2.6599	2.7649
November	2.7221	2.6242	2.6777
December	2.7122	2.5863	2.6523