YEARLY HIGH
2.9439 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.5106 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6862 COP

2018 KRW to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.9439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2.5106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4333 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6914 to the December average rate of 2.8688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9439 was up 4.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,719,503 COP
2017 Average 13,058,774 COP
Yearly Trough Low 12,553,243 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,166,260.20 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8991
2.5360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 2.6494, compared to 2.7230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2020 COP (High: 2.8257 / Low: 2.6237). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 COP (High: 2.7529 / Low: 2.6802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2020
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0727 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.8688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1093 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.8688
2017 Avg (December) 2.7595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8257 2.6237 2.6914
February 2.7245 2.5821 2.6543
March 2.7218 2.5900 2.6533
April 2.6714 2.5238 2.5970
May 2.6989 2.6092 2.6615
June 2.7063 2.5917 2.6389
July 2.6187 2.5106 2.5663
August 2.7332 2.5639 2.6398
September 2.7529 2.6802 2.7101
October 2.8156 2.6558 2.7223
November 2.9114 2.7923 2.8310
December 2.9439 2.7920 2.8688