2018 SBD to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |