2018 LKR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.5128 COP

YEARLY LOW

17.3611 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2040 COP

2018 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 19.5128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 17.3611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1517 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6567 to the December average rate of 17.8699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.5128 was down 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,564 COP

2017 Average 96,767 COP

Yearly Trough Low 86,805 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,758.67 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.7450

17.6845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 18.2528, compared to 18.1551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5977 COP (High: 19.1733 / Low: 17.5756). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5866 COP (High: 18.4134 / Low: 17.8268).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5977

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.6567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.5960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9393 (-4.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.6567

2017 Avg (January) 19.5960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.5128	18.2762	18.6567
February	18.8182	18.0962	18.5054
March	18.6982	17.8543	18.2647
April	18.1829	17.3611	17.7729
May	18.4134	17.8268	18.1455
June	18.6167	17.6411	18.1720
July	18.5280	17.8276	18.0808
August	19.0008	18.0675	18.4635
September	19.1733	17.5756	18.3949
October	18.3703	17.5751	18.0143
November	18.5194	17.7652	18.1072
December	18.2080	17.5804	17.8699