YEARLY HIGH
0.3621 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.2995 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3266 COP

2018 GNF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.3621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.2995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3185 to the December average rate of 0.3521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3621 was up 5.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,810 COP
2017 Average 1,618 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,498 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.77 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3565
0.3034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.3163, compared to 0.3370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0260 COP (High: 0.3535 / Low: 0.3275). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 COP (High: 0.3240 / Low: 0.3140).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3521) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+6.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3521
2017 Avg (December) 0.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3336 0.3123 0.3185
February 0.3228 0.3122 0.3181
March 0.3221 0.3091 0.3156
April 0.3140 0.2995 0.3078
May 0.3227 0.3124 0.3178
June 0.3269 0.3118 0.3198
July 0.3240 0.3140 0.3182
August 0.3373 0.3177 0.3272
September 0.3428 0.3260 0.3348
October 0.3535 0.3275 0.3397
November 0.3585 0.3446 0.3502
December 0.3621 0.3426 0.3521