YEARLY HIGH
48.0965 COP
YEARLY LOW
39.4703 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2049 COP

2018 KGS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 48.0965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 39.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6262 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5503 to the December average rate of 46.9107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.0965 was down 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.4729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,482 COP
2017 Average 214,627 COP
Yearly Trough Low 197,351 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,130.94 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.5418
39.9693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 41.6484, compared to 44.7614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.6484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.2266 COP (High: 46.8275 / Low: 43.6008). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2526 COP (High: 43.0303 / Low: 41.7777).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.2266
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2526

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 1.1113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.9107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.9331), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9777 (+9.26%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.9107
2017 Avg (December) 42.9331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.5451 40.6498 41.5503
February 42.6278 41.1284 41.9329
March 42.6157 40.8478 41.7117
April 41.2721 39.4703 40.6004
May 42.5649 40.8938 41.8000
June 43.2701 41.1802 42.2952
July 43.0303 41.7777 42.2028
August 44.7327 42.3798 43.4390
September 45.5426 43.6688 44.5496
October 46.8275 43.6008 45.0305
November 47.3740 45.7140 46.4354
December 48.0965 45.8549 46.9107