2018 PEN to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

982.0484 COP

YEARLY LOW

838.4000 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

899.3607 COP

2018 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 982.0484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 838.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.6484 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 892.0193 to the December average rate of 957.9577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 982.0484 was up 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 951.0095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,910,242 COP

2017 Average 4,525,485 COP

Yearly Trough Low 4,192,000 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 718,242.24 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

967.7963

849.7335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 877.8436, compared to 920.8779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 877.8436

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 920.8779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 59.7927 COP (High: 935.3372 / Low: 875.5445). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2238 COP (High: 890.6630 / Low: 869.4391).

January Spread (Volatile) ±59.7927

July Spread (Stable) ±21.2238

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 15.2210 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 957.9577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 921.2077), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7500 (+3.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 957.9577

2017 Avg (December) 921.2077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	935.3372	875.5445	892.0193
February	899.6558	866.7775	881.9806
March	892.8799	863.4293	874.7931
April	873.4962	838.4000	859.5721
May	887.0554	859.3719	875.4143
June	903.1033	863.5915	883.2822
July	890.6630	869.4391	878.9818
August	920.9887	883.6141	899.5424
September	934.7750	901.7849	917.2017
October	955.0674	898.2476	925.9306
November	962.8627	932.3030	945.6532
December	982.0484	932.5490	957.9577