YEARLY HIGH
0.2133 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.1752 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1962 SOS

2018 COP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.2133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2022 to the December average rate of 0.1800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2133 was up 4.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2048, 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 1,066,670 SOS
2017 Average 981,532 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 875,845 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,825.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2109
0.1772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to SOS 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 0.2031, compared to 0.1894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0144 SOS (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1803). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SOS (High: 0.2058 / Low: 0.2000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+3.31%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2081
2017 Avg (April) 0.2014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2070 0.1928 0.2022
February 0.2058 0.2000 0.2027
March 0.2085 0.2000 0.2044
April 0.2133 0.2040 0.2081
May 0.2062 0.1982 0.2013
June 0.2046 0.1964 0.1997
July 0.2034 0.1973 0.2008
August 0.2003 0.1897 0.1954
September 0.1943 0.1866 0.1905
October 0.1947 0.1803 0.1878
November 0.1844 0.1778 0.1816
December 0.1844 0.1752 0.1800