YEARLY HIGH
3304.6234 COP
YEARLY LOW
2704.6784 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2956.7818 COP

2018 CUP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CUP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 3304.6234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 2704.6784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 599.9451 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2868.7633 to the December average rate of 3223.0651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3304.6234 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 3096.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CUP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,523,117 COP
2017 Average 14,753,720 COP
Yearly Trough Low 13,523,392 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,999,725.35 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3267.7159
2731.9071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUP to COP 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 2851.3163, compared to 3062.2473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 210.9310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2851.3163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3062.2473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 244.4146 COP (High: 3215.2661 / Low: 2970.8515). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 80.0835 COP (High: 2930.9500 / Low: 2850.8665).

October Spread (Volatile) ±244.4146
July Spread (Stable) ±80.0835

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 66.6243 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.6243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3223.0651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2988.9680), the exchange rate shifted by +234.0972 (+7.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 3223.0651
2017 Avg (December) 2988.9680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3016.0200 2814.0000 2868.7633
February 2905.0450 2817.4603 2865.4596
March 2899.1597 2784.5000 2843.1821
April 2817.4603 2704.6784 2776.5578
May 2906.0000 2817.4603 2865.1102
June 2951.1259 2817.4603 2888.8249
July 2930.9500 2850.8665 2879.3620
August 3047.9750 2887.6510 2959.8219
September 3103.1585 2975.4844 3035.5006
October 3215.2661 2970.8515 3085.4745
November 3254.9517 3140.9251 3190.2594
December 3304.6234 3150.6167 3223.0651