YEARLY HIGH
407.5478 COP
YEARLY LOW
347.2641 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
375.1475 COP

2018 SBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 407.5478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 347.2641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2837 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.2593 to the December average rate of 398.7383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 407.5478 was up 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 394.5449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,037,739 COP
2017 Average 1,888,876 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,736,321 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,418.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

403.1025
352.4826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 365.4070, compared to 384.8880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.4810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.4070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 384.8880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 30.4426 COP (High: 388.7742 / Low: 358.3316). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1400 COP (High: 369.5687 / Low: 359.4287).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.4426
July Spread (Stable) ±10.1400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.2843 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 398.8842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 384.7073), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1768 (+3.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 398.8842
2017 Avg (November) 384.7073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 388.7742 358.3316 369.2593
February 375.6835 361.9682 369.4849
March 373.9725 357.2329 365.9852
April 362.3098 347.2641 356.7009
May 371.2269 359.1701 365.8923
June 374.6668 356.0335 365.1194
July 369.5687 359.4287 363.9529
August 386.3522 366.0300 375.1782
September 393.3471 377.1635 384.7710
October 400.5377 376.5763 387.8033
November 407.5478 391.8357 398.8842
December 407.4787 389.9583 398.7383