YEARLY HIGH
427.5101 COP
YEARLY LOW
364.4947 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
392.8043 COP

2018 GTQ to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 427.5101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 364.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.0154 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 390.2057 to the December average rate of 416.7872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 427.5101 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 422.3738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,137,551 COP
2017 Average 2,007,149 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,822,474 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,077.11 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

421.0161
370.2693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 384.7806, compared to 400.8280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 384.7806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.8280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 28.3199 COP (High: 414.4272 / Low: 386.1073). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7138 COP (High: 390.9609 / Low: 380.2471).

October Spread (Volatile) ±28.3199
July Spread (Stable) ±10.7138

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 9.6742 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 416.7872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 406.5508), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2364 (+2.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 416.7872
2017 Avg (December) 406.5508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 408.6951 382.7224 390.2057
February 394.5588 382.3555 389.2348
March 393.1647 375.3923 384.1725
April 381.3711 364.4947 374.4982
May 390.8223 377.7774 385.0220
June 393.7916 375.8975 385.5503
July 390.9609 380.2471 384.1281
August 406.9719 385.0790 394.3984
September 407.5616 385.8650 396.5013
October 414.4272 386.1073 399.3209
November 422.6109 407.6546 413.8321
December 427.5101 407.8231 416.7872