YEARLY HIGH
1222.7798 COP
YEARLY LOW
1000.7875 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1094.0701 COP

2018 XCD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1222.7798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1000.7875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 221.9922 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1061.5024 to the December average rate of 1192.6015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1222.7798 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1145.5847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,113,899 COP
2017 Average 5,459,185 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,003,938 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109,961.09 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1209.1232
1010.8627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1055.0466, compared to 1133.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1055.0466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1133.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 90.4385 COP (High: 1189.7157 / Low: 1099.2772). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.6326 COP (High: 1084.5128 / Low: 1054.8802).

October Spread (Volatile) ±90.4385
July Spread (Stable) ±29.6326

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 24.6524 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1192.6015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1105.9806), the exchange rate shifted by +86.6208 (+7.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 1192.6015
2017 Avg (December) 1105.9806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1115.9905 1041.2388 1061.5024
February 1074.9274 1042.5192 1060.2800
March 1072.7497 1030.3232 1052.0368
April 1042.5192 1000.7875 1027.3844
May 1075.2808 1042.5192 1060.1507
June 1091.9783 1042.5192 1068.9256
July 1084.5128 1054.8802 1065.4241
August 1127.8145 1068.4912 1095.1960
September 1148.2335 1100.9914 1123.1987
October 1189.7157 1099.2772 1141.6901
November 1204.4002 1162.2080 1180.4511
December 1222.7798 1165.7940 1192.6015