YEARLY HIGH
29.4647 COP
YEARLY LOW
25.4717 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0458 COP

2018 NPR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 29.4647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 25.4717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9930 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1798 to the December average rate of 28.5199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.4647 was down 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.9000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,323 COP
2017 Average 141,719 COP
Yearly Trough Low 127,358 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,965.14 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.7518
25.9687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 27.1563, compared to 26.9354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.1563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0786 COP (High: 29.1931 / Low: 27.1145). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8361 COP (High: 26.6533 / Low: 25.8172).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0786
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.8979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 28.5199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.0816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5616 (-1.93%).

2018 Avg (December) 28.5199
2017 Avg (December) 29.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4042 27.5659 28.1798
February 28.3624 27.1791 27.8200
March 27.9133 26.8184 27.3275
April 27.1981 25.7566 26.4296
May 26.9402 25.8836 26.5371
June 27.2168 26.0392 26.6436
July 26.6533 25.8172 26.2065
August 27.1164 26.1952 26.5951
September 27.0225 25.6505 26.3307
October 27.1217 25.4717 26.2007
November 29.1931 27.1145 27.7598
December 29.4647 27.5631 28.5199