YEARLY HIGH
907.5938 COP
YEARLY LOW
742.7413 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
812.0157 COP

2018 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 907.5938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 742.7413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.8525 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 788.0998 to the December average rate of 883.8787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 907.5938 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 850.3158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,537,969 COP
2017 Average 4,012,799 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,713,707 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 824,262.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

896.0107
750.4259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 783.1199, compared to 840.9114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.7915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 783.1199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 840.9114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 67.1470 COP (High: 883.0725 / Low: 815.9255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.9894 COP (High: 804.9796 / Low: 782.9902).

October Spread (Volatile) ±67.1470
July Spread (Stable) ±21.9894

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 18.2174 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 883.8787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 814.8201), the exchange rate shifted by +69.0585 (+8.48%).

2018 Avg (December) 883.8787
2017 Avg (December) 814.8201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 827.6660 772.7625 788.0998
February 797.8703 773.6996 786.9772
March 796.1608 764.6371 780.7753
April 774.2935 742.7413 762.5579
May 798.1271 773.7128 786.9145
June 810.5293 773.7886 793.3950
July 804.9796 782.9902 790.8160
August 837.1111 793.0928 813.1301
September 852.0746 817.1838 833.5961
October 883.0725 815.9255 847.5773
November 893.9503 862.6548 876.4705
December 907.5938 856.7258 883.8787