YEARLY HIGH
885.9599 COP
YEARLY LOW
765.2869 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
819.0467 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,719,197 COP
2017 Average 15,685,036 COP
Yearly Trough Low 15,305,737 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,413,459.82 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

862.3413
771.0663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 818.2282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 819.8651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±62.1531
June Spread (Stable) ±25.3305

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.5447 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.5447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 841.1000
2017 Avg (January) 715.5537

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