2018 STD to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1570 COP

YEARLY LOW

0.1348 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1431 COP

2018 STD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1421 to the December average rate of 0.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1570 was up 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 785 COP

2017 Average 681 COP

Yearly Trough Low 674 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.94 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1547

0.1356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1407, compared to 0.1455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0116 COP (High: 0.1527 / Low: 0.1411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 COP (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1356).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+5.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1531

2017 Avg (December) 0.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1494	0.1393	0.1421
February	0.1471	0.1415	0.1443
March	0.1456	0.1404	0.1429
April	0.1416	0.1360	0.1393
May	0.1404	0.1351	0.1383
June	0.1403	0.1348	0.1375
July	0.1394	0.1356	0.1372
August	0.1448	0.1372	0.1406
September	0.1474	0.1413	0.1442
October	0.1527	0.1411	0.1462
November	0.1546	0.1492	0.1516
December	0.1570	0.1497	0.1531