YEARLY HIGH
29.8517 COP
YEARLY LOW
25.1542 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7750 COP

2018 JPY to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 29.8517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 25.1542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6975 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8523 to the December average rate of 28.7460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.8517 was up 8.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.4607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,925,844 COP
2017 Average 13,158,279 COP
Yearly Trough Low 12,577,091 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348,752.19 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.0402
25.5097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 26.2339, compared to 27.3161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.4194 COP (High: 28.4897 / Low: 26.0703). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0622 COP (High: 26.4334 / Low: 25.3712).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.4194
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0622

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 1.0190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 28.7460) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.4670), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2790 (+8.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 28.7460
2017 Avg (December) 26.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2458 25.3500 25.8523
February 27.3227 25.6045 26.5628
March 27.4640 26.2809 26.8230
April 26.6335 25.1542 25.8040
May 26.8076 25.6412 26.1239
June 26.8416 25.5571 26.2376
July 26.4334 25.3712 25.8503
August 27.4556 25.9351 26.6663
September 28.0493 26.1724 27.0964
October 28.4897 26.0703 27.3774
November 28.6995 27.5625 28.1602
December 29.8517 27.9351 28.7460