YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0153 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 DOP

2018 COP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was up 9.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,379 DOP
2017 Average 80,221 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 76,566 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,812.92 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0180
0.0154
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COP to DOP 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 0.0173, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0012 DOP (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0156). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 DOP (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0154).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+8.62%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0178
2017 Avg (April) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0173 0.0161 0.0169
February 0.0175 0.0167 0.0171
March 0.0178 0.0169 0.0174
April 0.0183 0.0175 0.0178
May 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
June 0.0176 0.0168 0.0171
July 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
August 0.0172 0.0164 0.0168
September 0.0168 0.0161 0.0165
October 0.0168 0.0156 0.0162
November 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
December 0.0160 0.0153 0.0156