2018 HTG to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |