YEARLY HIGH
65.3033 COP
YEARLY LOW
54.7173 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.6088 COP

2018 DOP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 65.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 54.7173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5860 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.1587 to the December average rate of 63.9645, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.3033 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.6202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 326,517 COP
2017 Average 311,732 COP
Yearly Trough Low 273,587 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,929.87 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.7497
55.3275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 57.9352, compared to 61.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.5334 COP (High: 64.0842 / Low: 59.5508). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8577 COP (High: 58.6510 / Low: 56.7933).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.5334
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8577

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 1.4780 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 63.9645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.8637), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1007 (+3.40%).

2018 Avg (December) 63.9645
2017 Avg (December) 61.8637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.9241 57.8765 59.1587
February 59.8115 57.2624 58.5737
March 59.0100 56.2747 57.5906
April 57.0929 54.7173 56.1127
May 58.6510 56.7933 57.8481
June 59.5560 56.8732 58.3276
July 59.2710 57.2057 58.0038
August 61.1104 58.0543 59.3906
September 61.9581 59.4604 60.7259
October 64.0842 59.5508 61.7834
November 65.0248 62.8185 63.8267
December 65.3033 62.6116 63.9645