YEARLY HIGH
0.9450 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.8289 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8848 COP

2018 MGA to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.8289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1160 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8847 to the December average rate of 0.9078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9450 was down 10.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,725 COP
2017 Average 4,731 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,145 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.20 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9126
0.8544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.8822, compared to 0.8873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0725 COP (High: 0.9450 / Low: 0.8725). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 COP (High: 0.8951 / Low: 0.8650).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0725
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-2.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9078
2017 Avg (December) 0.9265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9261 0.8630 0.8847
February 0.9277 0.8723 0.9043
March 0.9349 0.8687 0.9027
April 0.8791 0.8439 0.8633
May 0.8951 0.8650 0.8792
June 0.8842 0.8289 0.8593
July 0.8781 0.8442 0.8613
August 0.9168 0.8777 0.8948
September 0.9170 0.8677 0.8923
October 0.9098 0.8622 0.8811
November 0.9127 0.8675 0.8868
December 0.9450 0.8725 0.9078