2018 PKR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 27.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 22.1204.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0350 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9233 to the December average rate of 23.1841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.1554 was down 7.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.4450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PKR 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 25.0385, compared to 23.7501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2885 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 2.1138 COP (High: 26.2012 / Low: 24.0874). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7014 COP (High: 24.2504 / Low: 23.5490).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 1.2993 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.9233) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.0814), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1581 (-7.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1554 | 25.4387 | 25.9233 |
| February | 26.2283 | 25.4353 | 25.8924 |
| March | 26.2012 | 24.0874 | 25.3095 |
| April | 24.4200 | 23.3969 | 24.0102 |
| May | 25.0976 | 24.3066 | 24.7654 |
| June | 25.0792 | 23.8320 | 24.3305 |
| July | 24.0869 | 22.1204 | 23.1291 |
| August | 24.8296 | 23.2641 | 24.0110 |
| September | 25.1806 | 24.0735 | 24.6073 |
| October | 24.6554 | 23.0504 | 23.7536 |
| November | 24.2504 | 23.5490 | 23.8154 |
| December | 24.2522 | 22.7276 | 23.1841 |