2018 ETB to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ETB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ETB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 117.1344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 98.2805.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8539 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.5040 to the December average rate of 114.3037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 117.1344 was down 12.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 133.9579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ETB to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 103.6776, compared to 109.9872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3096 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.0767 COP (High: 110.1812 / Low: 102.1045). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2426 COP (High: 106.3767 / Low: 103.1342).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.3543 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 114.3037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 109.2571), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0466 (+4.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 110.1812 | 102.1045 | 104.5040 |
| February | 105.5763 | 102.2301 | 104.1924 |
| March | 105.5310 | 101.3425 | 103.3928 |
| April | 102.9785 | 98.2805 | 101.0384 |
| May | 105.5530 | 102.2188 | 104.1159 |
| June | 107.1203 | 102.3180 | 104.8221 |
| July | 106.3767 | 103.1342 | 104.4372 |
| August | 110.5621 | 104.1345 | 107.0868 |
| September | 112.6949 | 106.6482 | 109.4762 |
| October | 114.8984 | 106.8354 | 110.6707 |
| November | 115.7934 | 112.3158 | 113.9489 |
| December | 117.1344 | 111.9224 | 114.3037 |