YEARLY HIGH
4189.2541 COP
YEARLY LOW
3712.6363 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3942.8671 COP

2018 FKP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 4189.2541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 3712.6363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 476.6179 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3963.6058 to the December average rate of 4083.2557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4189.2541 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 4075.7027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,946,271 COP
2017 Average 19,019,327 COP
Yearly Trough Low 18,563,181 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,383,089.42 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4147.4732
3761.5133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3923.2205, compared to 3962.5137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.2932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3923.2205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3962.5137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 320.4874 COP (High: 4189.2541 / Low: 3868.7667). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 122.6918 COP (High: 4183.2773 / Low: 4060.5855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±320.4874
November Spread (Stable) ±122.6918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 68.1222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3963.6058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3628.3341), the exchange rate shifted by +335.2717 (+9.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 3963.6058
2017 Avg (January) 3628.3341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4189.2541 3868.7667 3963.6058
February 4089.1231 3910.3858 4002.7369
March 4043.9468 3881.1094 3971.7221
April 3982.0003 3812.0313 3903.5999
May 3927.5598 3766.6632 3857.5769
June 3913.6850 3770.4236 3840.0812
July 3852.2959 3712.6363 3793.6766
August 3945.3381 3724.0897 3808.7064
September 4015.9064 3877.3578 3958.1712
October 4105.1418 3874.8755 4015.9622
November 4183.2773 4060.5855 4115.3099
December 4188.0245 3971.6528 4083.2557