2018 PLN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 885.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 765.2869.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.6730 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 841.1000 to the December average rate of 854.7350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 885.9599 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 865.7271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN 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 818.2282, compared to 819.8651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6369 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 62.1531 COP (High: 885.9599 / Low: 823.8068). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.3305 COP (High: 800.1344 / Low: 774.8038).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.5447 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 841.1000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 715.5537), the exchange rate shifted by +125.5462 (+17.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 885.9599 | 823.8068 | 841.1000 |
| February | 872.4052 | 828.9486 | 848.8923 |
| March | 853.8246 | 816.0587 | 833.0318 |
| April | 827.7032 | 796.0400 | 812.8234 |
| May | 807.3677 | 766.8750 | 790.2787 |
| June | 800.1344 | 774.8038 | 783.2432 |
| July | 791.7239 | 765.2869 | 778.6725 |
| August | 820.7857 | 776.7616 | 797.0470 |
| September | 833.1194 | 806.7360 | 822.2471 |
| October | 837.8216 | 802.4460 | 823.1086 |
| November | 864.9540 | 831.7964 | 843.3806 |
| December | 876.6882 | 836.1119 | 854.7350 |