2018 SAR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

880.7280 COP

YEARLY LOW

721.2091 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

788.3155 COP

2018 SAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 880.7280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 721.2091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.5189 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.9505 to the December average rate of 859.1193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 880.7280 was up 6.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 825.5670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,403,640 COP

2017 Average 3,933,974 COP

Yearly Trough Low 3,606,045 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 797,594.33 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

870.9920

728.5203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 760.2345, compared to 816.3965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 56.1621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 760.2345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 816.3965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 64.9443 COP (High: 857.1186 / Low: 792.1743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3640 COP (High: 781.5241 / Low: 760.1601).

October Spread (Volatile) ±64.9443

July Spread (Stable) ±21.3640

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 17.7327 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 859.1193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 797.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +62.0764 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 859.1193

2017 Avg (December) 797.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	804.2184	750.3500	764.9505
February	774.5960	751.2326	764.0643
March	773.0989	742.4739	758.1256
April	751.7638	721.2091	740.3929
May	774.8713	743.5698	763.7138
June	786.8935	751.2326	770.1597
July	781.5241	760.1601	767.7613
August	812.6416	770.0813	789.1848
September	827.2993	793.4413	809.3447
October	857.1186	792.1743	822.6155
November	867.6169	837.4907	850.3537
December	880.7280	839.7502	859.1193