YEARLY HIGH
0.0452 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0368 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0411 PKR

2018 COP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0452 was up 20.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0374, 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 226,036 PKR
2017 Average 178,482 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 184,125 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,910.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0437
0.0381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to PKR 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 0.0400, compared to 0.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0037 PKR (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PKR (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0381).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+24.88%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0433
2017 Avg (July) 0.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0393 0.0368 0.0386
February 0.0393 0.0381 0.0386
March 0.0415 0.0382 0.0395
April 0.0427 0.0410 0.0417
May 0.0411 0.0398 0.0404
June 0.0420 0.0399 0.0411
July 0.0452 0.0415 0.0433
August 0.0430 0.0403 0.0417
September 0.0415 0.0397 0.0406
October 0.0434 0.0406 0.0421
November 0.0425 0.0412 0.0420
December 0.0440 0.0412 0.0431