YEARLY HIGH
0.5416 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.4485 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4873 MMK

2018 COP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.5416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.4485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0930 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4690 to the December average rate of 0.4861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5416 was up 12.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4826, 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 2,707,848 MMK
2017 Average 2,307,407 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,242,606 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465,242.00 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5220
0.4601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to MMK 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 0.4719, compared to 0.5028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0439 MMK (High: 0.5416 / Low: 0.4976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 MMK (High: 0.4747 / Low: 0.4584).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0502 (+10.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5168
2017 Avg (September) 0.4666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4790 0.4485 0.4690
February 0.4747 0.4584 0.4652
March 0.4796 0.4610 0.4703
April 0.4906 0.4720 0.4801
May 0.4815 0.4648 0.4714
June 0.4840 0.4667 0.4751
July 0.5056 0.4801 0.4964
August 0.5234 0.4943 0.5065
September 0.5416 0.4976 0.5168
October 0.5254 0.4982 0.5099
November 0.5084 0.4880 0.5009
December 0.4984 0.4698 0.4861