YEARLY HIGH
0.3867 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.3254 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3511 COP

2018 LAK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.3254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3452 to the December average rate of 0.3771, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3867 was up 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,933 COP
2017 Average 1,795 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,627 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.11 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3814
0.3299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3424, compared to 0.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0273 COP (High: 0.3760 / Low: 0.3486). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 COP (High: 0.3476 / Low: 0.3379).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+4.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3771
2017 Avg (December) 0.3592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3612 0.3386 0.3452
February 0.3500 0.3392 0.3453
March 0.3495 0.3353 0.3425
April 0.3404 0.3254 0.3342
May 0.3486 0.3376 0.3433
June 0.3510 0.3363 0.3440
July 0.3476 0.3379 0.3417
August 0.3578 0.3413 0.3486
September 0.3638 0.3495 0.3563
October 0.3760 0.3486 0.3618
November 0.3811 0.3674 0.3735
December 0.3867 0.3687 0.3771