YEARLY HIGH
249.6569 COP
YEARLY LOW
198.7249 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.2114 COP

2018 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 249.6569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 198.7249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.9320 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.1817 to the December average rate of 226.4291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 249.6569 was up 1.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.3365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,248,285 COP
2017 Average 1,109,319 COP
Yearly Trough Low 993,625 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,660.05 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

245.5724
202.3203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 232.2080, compared to 216.2148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.9931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.2080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.2148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 19.6796 COP (High: 230.4509 / Low: 210.7713). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1490 COP (High: 244.3435 / Low: 236.1945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.6796
March Spread (Stable) ±8.1490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.4526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 241.9681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 217.9363), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0317 (+11.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 241.9681
2017 Avg (February) 217.9363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.8395 228.4893 235.1817
February 249.6569 233.3300 241.9681
March 244.3435 236.1945 239.9781
April 238.4647 222.4830 229.6676
May 233.0450 222.4995 228.4525
June 230.4509 210.7713 217.9998
July 220.1746 210.2584 214.7463
August 218.7566 205.0309 211.2625
September 213.8642 198.7249 205.9246
October 219.6974 203.1935 212.4978
November 237.5613 220.4117 226.4288
December 237.7425 220.0500 226.4291