YEARLY HIGH
428.5036 COP
YEARLY LOW
64.9084 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.3175 COP

2018 SDG to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 428.5036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 64.9084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 363.5952 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.1063 to the December average rate of 67.7164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 428.5036 was down 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 467.8312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,142,518 COP
2017 Average 2,224,168 COP
Yearly Trough Low 324,542 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,817,976.07 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

443.3214
32.7402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 203.6321, compared to 123.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.6291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.6321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 248.3675 COP (High: 404.0827 / Low: 155.7152). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4567 COP (High: 68.3813 / Low: 65.9246).

February Spread (Volatile) ±248.3675
November Spread (Stable) ±2.4567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 225.8612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -225.8612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 409.1063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 456.6361), the exchange rate shifted by -47.5298 (-10.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 409.1063
2017 Avg (January) 456.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 428.5036 400.8147 409.1063
February 404.0827 155.7152 183.2451
March 160.9750 153.1062 157.2232
April 156.5256 149.9961 153.3813
May 160.8019 155.0763 158.6136
June 163.7165 156.0342 160.2230
July 162.8246 158.2544 159.8970
August 169.4241 160.4251 164.2408
September 172.1924 165.0308 168.4075
October 171.1397 64.9084 110.8009
November 68.3813 65.9246 66.9553
December 69.4636 66.1894 67.7164