YEARLY HIGH
2413.3218 COP
YEARLY LOW
2083.1850 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2207.6085 COP

2018 AUD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2413.3218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2083.1850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 330.1369 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2281.7411 to the December average rate of 2307.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2413.3218 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2413.8753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,066,609 COP
2017 Average 11,315,070 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,415,925 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,650,684.38 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2330.8002
2114.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2199.1160, compared to 2216.1009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2199.1160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2216.1009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 185.2051 COP (High: 2413.3218 / Low: 2228.1168). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.2218 COP (High: 2164.1635 / Low: 2098.9417).

January Spread (Volatile) ±185.2051
July Spread (Stable) ±65.2218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 73.2690 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.2690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2281.7411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2190.9836), the exchange rate shifted by +90.7576 (+4.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 2281.7411
2017 Avg (January) 2190.9836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2413.3218 2228.1168 2281.7411
February 2302.7992 2202.1783 2254.3658
March 2278.9842 2140.3310 2205.3651
April 2175.2436 2083.1850 2132.0961
May 2198.0332 2107.9308 2156.9434
June 2218.2857 2129.1666 2164.1847
July 2164.1635 2098.9417 2132.4118
August 2222.0155 2132.9274 2168.3984
September 2228.3853 2149.6058 2184.7281
October 2277.1490 2132.1075 2190.9467
November 2383.3281 2281.3229 2312.7362
December 2394.7756 2273.8766 2307.3843