YEARLY HIGH
811.2093 COP
YEARLY LOW
711.2656 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
749.6542 COP

2018 RON to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 811.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 711.2656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.9437 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 752.3541 to the December average rate of 788.6772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 811.2093 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 777.9340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,056,047 COP
2017 Average 3,649,395 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,556,328 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 499,718.63 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

795.2133
716.7799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 741.4579, compared to 757.8505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.3926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.4579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 757.8505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 52.5239 COP (High: 790.7545 / Low: 738.2307). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7569 COP (High: 735.6534 / Low: 713.8965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.5239
July Spread (Stable) ±21.7569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 20.9209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 788.6772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 763.3409), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3363 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 788.6772
2017 Avg (December) 763.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 790.7545 738.2307 752.3541
February 777.4647 742.2747 759.9537
March 768.1067 738.8879 752.2219
April 745.7773 715.1993 731.3010
May 739.3801 713.0993 729.6008
June 736.5683 711.2656 723.3161
July 735.6534 713.8965 723.9718
August 761.1360 716.4997 735.4463
September 776.3490 742.0207 761.4662
October 780.0066 737.3655 759.4626
November 795.7714 766.7147 778.0790
December 811.2093 769.7922 788.6772