YEARLY HIGH
2.7735 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.2767 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4846 COP

2018 IQD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 2.2767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4968 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4140 to the December average rate of 2.7051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7735 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,868 COP
2017 Average 12,579 COP
Yearly Trough Low 11,383 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,484.21 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7421
2.2975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 2.3990, compared to 2.5703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2007 COP (High: 2.6934 / Low: 2.4926). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 COP (High: 2.4620 / Low: 2.3909).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0711

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 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1940 (+7.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7051
2017 Avg (December) 2.5111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5248 2.3653 2.4140
February 2.4546 2.3647 2.4163
March 2.4507 2.3490 2.3951
April 2.3716 2.2767 2.3346
May 2.4408 2.3603 2.4067
June 2.4785 2.3658 2.4273
July 2.4620 2.3909 2.4179
August 2.5580 2.4260 2.4842
September 2.5982 2.4995 2.5457
October 2.6934 2.4926 2.5901
November 2.7330 2.6372 2.6788
December 2.7735 2.6476 2.7051