YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0550 LKR

2018 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0536 to the December average rate of 0.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0576 was up 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0539, 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 288,001 LKR
2017 Average 258,423 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 256,242 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,758.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0565
0.0534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LKR 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0047 LKR (High: 0.0569 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 LKR (High: 0.0561 / Low: 0.0543).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+6.44%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0563
2017 Avg (April) 0.0529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0547 0.0512 0.0536
February 0.0553 0.0531 0.0540
March 0.0560 0.0535 0.0548
April 0.0576 0.0550 0.0563
May 0.0561 0.0543 0.0551
June 0.0567 0.0537 0.0550
July 0.0561 0.0540 0.0553
August 0.0553 0.0526 0.0542
September 0.0569 0.0522 0.0544
October 0.0569 0.0544 0.0555
November 0.0563 0.0540 0.0552
December 0.0569 0.0549 0.0560