YEARLY HIGH
0.0232 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 RUB

2018 COP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0232 was up 10.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0209, 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 115,783 RUB
2017 Average 98,820 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 93,878 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,905.35 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0227
0.0195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to RUB 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 RUB (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0206).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+12.22%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0224
2017 Avg (August) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0188 0.0198
February 0.0205 0.0194 0.0198
March 0.0206 0.0195 0.0201
April 0.0229 0.0203 0.0219
May 0.0226 0.0212 0.0218
June 0.0222 0.0213 0.0217
July 0.0223 0.0215 0.0218
August 0.0232 0.0217 0.0224
September 0.0231 0.0217 0.0223
October 0.0222 0.0204 0.0214
November 0.0215 0.0203 0.0209
December 0.0214 0.0206 0.0210