YEARLY HIGH
242.2278 COP
YEARLY LOW
198.3216 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.1304 COP

2018 SCR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 242.2278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 198.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.9062 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.2030 to the December average rate of 235.6962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 242.2278 was up 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 233.9543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,211,139 COP
2017 Average 1,086,413 COP
Yearly Trough Low 991,608 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,530.94 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

238.6589
203.1071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 209.5633, compared to 224.6975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.5633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.6975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 19.7630 COP (High: 219.6102 / Low: 199.8471). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9520 COP (High: 216.4660 / Low: 210.5140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.7630
July Spread (Stable) ±5.9520

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 2.3449 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 235.6962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 214.6118), the exchange rate shifted by +21.0844 (+9.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 235.6962
2017 Avg (December) 214.6118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.6102 199.8471 206.2030
February 218.4389 201.2256 210.4930
March 215.6046 199.7845 208.4147
April 209.4366 198.3216 206.0697
May 216.1382 200.7518 212.3813
June 217.9408 207.8459 213.8180
July 216.4660 210.5140 212.5590
August 224.2999 212.4807 217.7805
September 228.0856 210.5036 222.3753
October 235.7403 216.8387 226.0792
November 238.6577 230.2922 233.6948
December 242.2278 229.8298 235.6962