YEARLY HIGH
0.4681 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.3503 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3859 COP

2018 SLL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.3503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1178 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3743 to the December average rate of 0.3842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4681 was down 14.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,340 COP
2017 Average 1,978 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,751 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.96 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4595
0.3519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.3788, compared to 0.3930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1156 COP (High: 0.4659 / Low: 0.3503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 COP (High: 0.3787 / Low: 0.3666).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1156
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+7.91%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4259
2017 Avg (June) 0.3946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3935 0.3662 0.3743
February 0.3787 0.3666 0.3734
March 0.3783 0.3609 0.3704
April 0.3676 0.3529 0.3608
May 0.3764 0.3606 0.3681
June 0.4681 0.3600 0.4259
July 0.4649 0.4377 0.4506
August 0.4659 0.3503 0.4136
September 0.3699 0.3546 0.3618
October 0.3832 0.3541 0.3678
November 0.3880 0.3744 0.3802
December 0.3939 0.3755 0.3842