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