YEARLY HIGH
183.9292 COP
YEARLY LOW
153.6051 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.0210 COP

2018 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 183.9292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 153.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.3242 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.0595 to the December average rate of 179.9561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.9292 was down 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 184.7948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 919,646 COP
2017 Average 828,004 COP
Yearly Trough Low 768,025 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,620.77 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

182.2382
154.8536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 160.8999, compared to 171.1421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.8999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.1421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 13.6410 COP (High: 179.5085 / Low: 165.8674). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3545 COP (High: 163.5986 / Low: 159.2440).

October Spread (Volatile) ±13.6410
July Spread (Stable) ±4.3545

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 4.1704 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 179.9561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 167.8016), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1545 (+7.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 179.9561
2017 Avg (December) 167.8016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.7294 158.9854 162.0595
February 164.4008 159.4623 162.1577
March 164.7812 157.8694 161.3061
April 160.0966 153.6051 157.1357
May 163.4078 157.2902 161.0248
June 165.2412 157.5893 161.7154
July 163.5986 159.2440 160.9837
August 171.0356 161.4792 165.6008
September 173.5305 167.0417 169.7163
October 179.5085 165.8674 172.3256
November 181.7698 175.4315 178.2702
December 183.9292 175.9138 179.9561