2018 RUB to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2608 COP

YEARLY LOW

43.1842 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.1929 COP

2018 RUB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 53.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 43.1842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0766 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6270 to the December average rate of 47.6796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.2608 was up 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.6228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,304 COP

2017 Average 253,059 COP

Yearly Trough Low 215,921 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,382.87 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.2320

43.9718

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 48.0883, compared to 46.2975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.7034 COP (High: 49.3022 / Low: 43.5989). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8178 COP (High: 46.5907 / Low: 44.7729).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.7034

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 4.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 50.6270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.0796), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5473 (+3.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 50.6270

2017 Avg (January) 49.0796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.2608	49.7928	50.6270
February	51.5368	48.7072	50.3932
March	51.3600	48.4799	49.7680
April	49.3022	43.5989	45.7473
May	47.0939	44.1702	45.9724
June	46.8719	45.0348	46.0221
July	46.5907	44.7729	45.8164
August	45.9874	43.1842	44.5768
September	46.0761	43.2759	44.9125
October	48.9015	45.0410	46.8448
November	49.2224	46.4897	47.9550
December	48.6589	46.7259	47.6796