YEARLY HIGH
477.7880 COP
YEARLY LOW
391.4145 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
427.9140 COP

2018 BOB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 477.7880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 391.4145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.3735 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 415.0452 to the December average rate of 466.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 477.7880 was up 6.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 447.1527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,388,940 COP
2017 Average 2,126,695 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,957,072 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,867.50 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

472.7864
395.4246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 412.5748, compared to 443.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.6785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 412.5748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 443.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 34.8112 COP (High: 464.6723 / Low: 429.8611). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.3990 COP (High: 424.7024 / Low: 412.3034).

October Spread (Volatile) ±34.8112
July Spread (Stable) ±12.3990

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 9.5268 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 466.3396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9728 (+7.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 466.3396
2017 Avg (December) 432.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 433.1518 407.2352 415.0452
February 420.4111 407.6233 414.6270
March 419.5593 402.9261 411.3982
April 409.3790 391.4145 401.8714
May 420.4205 406.8438 414.5675
June 427.1325 407.4919 417.9394
July 424.7024 412.3034 417.0878
August 441.1901 417.1252 428.5397
September 448.6052 430.4965 438.9576
October 464.6723 429.8611 446.5736
November 471.2687 454.5605 462.0212
December 477.7880 456.0658 466.3396