YEARLY HIGH
345.9015 COP
YEARLY LOW
294.3868 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
314.9177 COP

2018 MAD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 345.9015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 294.3868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.5147 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 310.0300 to the December average rate of 337.8957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 345.9015 was up 7.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 323.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,729,507 COP
2017 Average 1,521,924 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,471,934 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,573.61 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

341.5471
297.7297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 306.8513, compared to 322.9842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.1330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.8513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.9842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 21.4656 COP (High: 326.0939 / Low: 304.6283). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7553 COP (High: 308.5860 / Low: 300.8307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.4656
July Spread (Stable) ±7.7553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.1886 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 337.8957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 317.2323), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6633 (+6.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 337.8957
2017 Avg (December) 317.2323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.0939 304.6283 310.0300
February 317.9988 305.2286 311.7739
March 315.4939 303.3397 309.5698
April 306.7052 294.3868 301.3811
May 308.1358 297.2632 304.1374
June 310.3762 298.3537 304.2154
July 308.5860 300.8307 304.4413
August 322.6109 304.9976 312.1291
September 328.8020 315.9225 322.6988
October 336.0016 314.7772 325.3328
November 343.1322 329.9887 335.4076
December 345.9015 330.0977 337.8957