YEARLY HIGH
162.2992 COP
YEARLY LOW
72.1735 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.9404 COP

2018 ARS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 162.2992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 72.1735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.1257 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.0532 to the December average rate of 85.2684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 162.2992 was down 16.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 195.4402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 811,496 COP
2017 Average 893,218 COP
Yearly Trough Low 360,867 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 450,628.62 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.2769
71.5929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 133.9975, compared to 89.8833 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 44.1142 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 133.9975
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 89.8833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 31.6676 COP (High: 109.3373 / Low: 77.6697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1884 COP (High: 88.3684 / Low: 83.1800).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒31.6676
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒5.1884

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.8952 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 151.0532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 184.9541), the exchange rate shifted by -33.9009 (-18.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 151.0532
2017 Avg (January) 184.9541

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Month High Low Average
January 162.2992 143.4171 151.0532
February 148.9078 139.6755 144.5139
March 143.5299 138.1440 140.6421
April 139.8278 133.8387 137.1648
May 136.0416 112.7029 121.9761
June 116.2132 101.4625 108.6347
July 106.4490 100.1437 104.2783
August 109.3373 77.6697 99.7118
September 83.7194 72.1735 78.8166
October 89.5817 75.2600 83.4094
November 90.4756 82.8568 87.8153
December 88.3684 83.1800 85.2684