YEARLY HIGH
0.0838 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.0656 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0729 COP

2018 IRR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0796 to the December average rate of 0.0763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0838 was down 16.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419 COP
2017 Average 447 COP
Yearly Trough Low 328 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.21 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0809
0.0652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0743, compared to 0.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0105 COP (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0669). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 COP (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-14.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0796
2017 Avg (January) 0.0928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0838 0.0764 0.0796
February 0.0786 0.0757 0.0773
March 0.0777 0.0741 0.0758
April 0.0752 0.0722 0.0740
May 0.0774 0.0669 0.0708
June 0.0694 0.0666 0.0682
July 0.0688 0.0656 0.0665
August 0.0706 0.0658 0.0683
September 0.0719 0.0689 0.0703
October 0.0757 0.0688 0.0726
November 0.0766 0.0739 0.0751
December 0.0785 0.0741 0.0763