YEARLY HIGH
2.0214 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.6737 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8257 COP

2018 CDF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.6737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3477 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7918 to the December average rate of 1.9826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0214 was down 21.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,107 COP
2017 Average 10,194 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,368 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,738.40 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0089
1.6931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.7686, compared to 1.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1589 COP (High: 1.9052 / Low: 1.7464). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0571 COP (High: 1.8006 / Low: 1.7435).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1589
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0571

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 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0882 (+4.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9826
2017 Avg (December) 1.8944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9052 1.7464 1.7918
February 1.8157 1.7326 1.7791
March 1.7951 1.7245 1.7582
April 1.7521 1.6737 1.7194
May 1.8006 1.7435 1.7743
June 1.8283 1.7446 1.7890
July 1.8349 1.7394 1.7772
August 1.8739 1.7748 1.8197
September 1.8900 1.8230 1.8561
October 1.9760 1.8185 1.8953
November 2.0212 1.9302 1.9657
December 2.0214 1.9425 1.9826