YEARLY HIGH
0.0565 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0420 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0486 LRD

2018 COP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0565 was up 33.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0424, 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 282,458 LRD
2017 Average 176,985 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 210,177 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,281.30 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0549
0.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LRD 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 0.0463, compared to 0.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0051 LRD (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LRD (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0486).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+76.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0539
2017 Avg (July) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0459 0.0420 0.0442
February 0.0463 0.0425 0.0441
March 0.0472 0.0450 0.0461
April 0.0482 0.0464 0.0472
May 0.0487 0.0456 0.0467
June 0.0513 0.0477 0.0493
July 0.0565 0.0514 0.0539
August 0.0529 0.0507 0.0519
September 0.0529 0.0497 0.0510
October 0.0524 0.0487 0.0508
November 0.0501 0.0486 0.0495
December 0.0502 0.0477 0.0489