YEARLY HIGH
117.1344 COP
YEARLY LOW
98.2805 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.8324 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585,672 COP
2017 Average 618,367 COP
Yearly Trough Low 491,402 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,269.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

115.6302
99.7119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.6776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.9872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.0767
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2426

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 2.3543 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 114.3037
2017 Avg (December) 109.2571

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