2018 MYR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 791.7523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 697.3561.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.3962 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 725.2961 to the December average rate of 772.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 791.7523 was up 6.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 742.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 724.0170, compared to 740.7758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7588 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 57.4273 COP (High: 765.7788 / Low: 708.3515). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.1659 COP (High: 731.3374 / Low: 708.1715).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.0053 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 772.5243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 733.0424), the exchange rate shifted by +39.4819 (+5.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 765.7788 | 708.3515 | 725.2961 |
| February | 744.6535 | 720.3918 | 732.3260 |
| March | 742.7064 | 718.2198 | 728.2317 |
| April | 729.5340 | 697.3561 | 714.2264 |
| May | 731.3374 | 708.1715 | 721.5195 |
| June | 738.2407 | 706.3933 | 722.5024 |
| July | 725.3952 | 701.7518 | 711.2463 |
| August | 742.4126 | 707.9311 | 723.0390 |
| September | 748.6523 | 718.9809 | 733.3888 |
| October | 768.3752 | 717.5970 | 741.7734 |
| November | 778.5268 | 753.9055 | 762.6832 |
| December | 791.7523 | 756.5730 | 772.5243 |