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