YEARLY HIGH
46.8494 COP
YEARLY LOW
41.4307 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7788 COP

2018 HTG to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 46.8494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 41.4307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4187 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4752 to the December average rate of 42.3747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.8494 was down 5.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.7953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,247 COP
2017 Average 227,424 COP
Yearly Trough Low 207,153 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,093.48 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.9025
42.1449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 44.0558, compared to 43.5018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.0437 COP (High: 46.8494 / Low: 43.8057). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3724 COP (High: 44.7550 / Low: 43.3825).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0437
November Spread (Stable) ±1.3724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5570 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 44.4752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.9871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4881 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 44.4752
2017 Avg (January) 43.9871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8494 43.8057 44.4752
February 45.2984 43.7909 44.6727
March 45.0920 43.0388 44.1105
April 43.8499 41.6668 42.8601
May 45.1096 43.2693 44.3280
June 44.6524 42.5801 43.8885
July 44.5547 42.2186 43.3658
August 45.3747 42.8155 43.9396
September 44.8477 42.6083 43.7529
October 44.6357 42.5522 43.6460
November 44.7550 43.3825 43.9317
December 44.1380 41.4307 42.3747