YEARLY HIGH
2.8550 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2.1365 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6089 SLL

2018 COP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 2.8550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2.1365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7185 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6729 to the December average rate of 2.6037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8550 was up 7.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6531, 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 14,274,866 SLL
2017 Average 12,670,287 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 10,682,421 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,592,444.92 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8270
2.1649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to SLL 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 2.6529, compared to 2.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7084 SLL (High: 2.8550 / Low: 2.1466). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0874 SLL (High: 2.7277 / Low: 2.6404).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7084
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0874

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.4504) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0840 (-3.32%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.4504
2017 Avg (August) 2.5344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7307 2.5411 2.6729
February 2.7277 2.6404 2.6783
March 2.7709 2.6435 2.7003
April 2.8336 2.7202 2.7718
May 2.7730 2.6569 2.7171
June 2.7778 2.1365 2.3773
July 2.2845 2.1512 2.2201
August 2.8550 2.1466 2.4504
September 2.8197 2.7037 2.7644
October 2.8241 2.6094 2.7202
November 2.6712 2.5776 2.6301
December 2.6630 2.5389 2.6037