YEARLY HIGH
3762.3601 COP
YEARLY LOW
3299.0759 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3489.1506 COP

2018 EUR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3762.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 3299.0759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 463.2842 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3499.4757 to the December average rate of 3667.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3762.3601 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 3620.6288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,811,801 COP
2017 Average 16,682,878 COP
Yearly Trough Low 16,495,380 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,316,421.04 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3697.0380
3337.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 3452.1062, compared to 3526.1950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.0888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3452.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3526.1950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 261.4150 COP (High: 3696.4835 / Low: 3435.0684). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 89.5480 COP (High: 3412.1085 / Low: 3322.5605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±261.4150
July Spread (Stable) ±89.5480

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 98.7729 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.7729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3667.0493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3539.5724), the exchange rate shifted by +127.4770 (+3.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 3667.0493
2017 Avg (December) 3539.5724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3696.4835 3435.0684 3499.4757
February 3624.7923 3457.1126 3537.8247
March 3576.5822 3443.4761 3506.8985
April 3471.5316 3335.5429 3408.1256
May 3434.6855 3299.0759 3386.8963
June 3441.1690 3319.3727 3373.4166
July 3412.1085 3322.5605 3367.1623
August 3534.6097 3337.8348 3415.7272
September 3601.1482 3455.0446 3536.5112
October 3637.9731 3439.3852 3544.5303
November 3708.2606 3570.6045 3626.1899
December 3762.3601 3584.3845 3667.0493