YEARLY HIGH
49.5403 COP
YEARLY LOW
38.5962 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.8381 COP

2018 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 49.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 38.5962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9441 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1064 to the December average rate of 42.6413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.5403 was up 9.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.3113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,702 COP
2017 Average 217,167 COP
Yearly Trough Low 192,981 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,720.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.9540
39.2013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 40.5991, compared to 41.0771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.0771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.9948 COP (High: 49.5403 / Low: 41.5455). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9554 COP (High: 39.9882 / Low: 39.0328).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.9948
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9554

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 42.3858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.8738), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4880 (-3.39%).

2018 Avg (November) 42.3858
2017 Avg (November) 43.8738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.0963 40.0148 41.1064
February 41.9270 40.4986 41.3160
March 41.8012 40.0356 40.9343
April 40.6560 38.5962 39.6771
May 40.9769 39.3225 40.3093
June 41.2366 39.3970 40.2513
July 39.9882 39.0328 39.5140
August 41.8544 39.8057 40.6943
September 41.9184 39.3325 40.4863
October 42.8132 39.2873 40.7408
November 49.5403 41.5455 42.3858
December 44.2441 41.5514 42.6413