YEARLY HIGH
2.0533 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1.7908 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9412 PYG

2018 COP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 2.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.7908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2626 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9689 to the December average rate of 1.8391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0533 was up 1.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0201, 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 10,266,655 PYG
2017 Average 9,549,221 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 8,953,803 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,312,852.26 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0130
1.8232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to PYG 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 1.9668, compared to 1.9155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1416 PYG (High: 2.0139 / Low: 1.8723). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 PYG (High: 1.8889 / Low: 1.8268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.9972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+2.60%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.9972
2017 Avg (April) 1.9466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0139 1.8723 1.9689
February 2.0102 1.9212 1.9541
March 1.9960 1.8827 1.9414
April 2.0533 1.9587 1.9972
May 2.0078 1.9231 1.9673
June 2.0232 1.9341 1.9720
July 2.0093 1.9467 1.9857
August 1.9884 1.8866 1.9491
September 1.9827 1.8827 1.9287
October 1.9835 1.8703 1.9289
November 1.8889 1.8268 1.8616
December 1.8770 1.7908 1.8391