YEARLY HIGH
1925.6590 COP
YEARLY LOW
1687.6123 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1783.8211 COP

2018 BGN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1925.6590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1687.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 238.0467 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1789.2046 to the December average rate of 1874.6833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1925.6590 was up 4.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1850.8697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,628,295 COP
2017 Average 8,529,273 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,438,062 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190,233.50 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1890.0467
1705.6862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1765.0723, compared to 1802.5699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.4976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1765.0723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1802.5699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 127.8186 COP (High: 1885.0302 / Low: 1757.2116). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.4194 COP (High: 1742.7578 / Low: 1697.3384).

January Spread (Volatile) ±127.8186
July Spread (Stable) ±45.4194

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 50.2245 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.2245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1874.6833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1810.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +64.6107 (+3.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 1874.6833
2017 Avg (December) 1810.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1885.0302 1757.2116 1789.2046
February 1850.8425 1766.9446 1809.4160
March 1825.9099 1757.5223 1792.5175
April 1776.2887 1705.7286 1742.2930
May 1758.9427 1687.6123 1732.3972
June 1759.3191 1695.0749 1724.6055
July 1742.7578 1697.3384 1721.0495
August 1806.1619 1704.2685 1746.0104
September 1842.5352 1765.6230 1808.1209
October 1860.1406 1758.5319 1811.9414
November 1895.9974 1824.5033 1853.6137
December 1925.6590 1832.9048 1874.6833