YEARLY HIGH
422.1122 COP
YEARLY LOW
344.5472 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
377.2708 COP

2018 HKD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 422.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 344.5472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.5650 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 366.8827 to the December average rate of 412.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 422.1122 was up 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 396.4110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,552,806 COP
2017 Average 9,466,359 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,613,680 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,939,125.75 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

417.8813
347.9541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 363.7977, compared to 390.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.9462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 363.7977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 30.4850 COP (High: 409.9667 / Low: 379.4817). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4272 COP (High: 373.6157 / Low: 363.1885).

October Spread (Volatile) ±30.4850
July Spread (Stable) ±10.4272

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 8.8237 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 412.0541) against the same month in 2017 (average: 382.5862), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4678 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 412.0541
2017 Avg (December) 382.5862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 385.8505 359.9476 366.8827
February 371.6198 360.1348 366.3514
March 370.1992 354.8669 362.6050
April 359.0379 344.5472 353.7813
May 370.3916 358.9022 365.0421
June 376.1053 359.0128 368.1236
July 373.6157 363.1885 366.8880
August 388.2909 367.8935 377.0607
September 395.3244 380.1006 387.2937
October 409.9667 379.4817 393.6536
November 416.1416 401.2090 407.5133
December 422.1122 403.3693 412.0541