2018 LSL to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

250.3383 COP

YEARLY LOW

194.7763 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.3652 COP

2018 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 250.3383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 194.7763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.5620 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.3981 to the December average rate of 226.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 250.3383 was up 1.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.4744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,251,692 COP

2017 Average 1,109,405 COP

Yearly Trough Low 973,881 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,810.18 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

245.7982

202.3183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 232.2614, compared to 216.4689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.2614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.4689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 19.7104 COP (High: 224.7177 / Low: 205.0072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8612 COP (High: 244.0557 / Low: 236.1945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.7104

March Spread (Stable) ±7.8612

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.3378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 242.1749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 217.8114), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3634 (+11.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 242.1749

2017 Avg (February) 217.8114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	247.0951	228.2970	235.3981
February	250.3383	233.9137	242.1749
March	244.0557	236.1945	239.7949
April	238.2137	222.1516	229.5945
May	233.0483	222.4074	228.4718
June	230.5364	210.9247	218.1341
July	220.2587	209.9027	214.7542
August	224.7177	205.0072	213.2545
September	214.1474	194.7763	205.9416
October	219.9677	203.1931	212.3718
November	237.7402	220.5656	226.4756
December	236.3597	220.0500	226.0158