YEARLY HIGH
791.7523 COP
YEARLY LOW
697.3561 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
732.3964 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,835,047 COP
2017 Average 13,739,651 COP
Yearly Trough Low 13,947,123 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887,923.83 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

778.6521
705.1185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 724.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 740.7758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±57.4273
May Spread (Stable) ±23.1659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 772.5243
2017 Avg (December) 733.0424

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