YEARLY HIGH
1448.9055 COP
YEARLY LOW
1217.7027 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1300.8913 COP

2018 TOP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1448.9055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1217.7027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 231.2028 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1276.6397 to the December average rate of 1415.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1448.9055 was up 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1378.6992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,244,527 COP
2017 Average 6,514,624 COP
Yearly Trough Low 6,088,513 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156,014.14 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1432.5376
1226.7256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1271.2323, compared to 1330.5503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 59.3180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1271.2323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1330.5503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 110.4537 COP (High: 1396.2372 / Low: 1285.7834). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.1049 COP (High: 1270.5685 / Low: 1229.4636).

October Spread (Volatile) ±110.4537
July Spread (Stable) ±41.1049

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 30.2417 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.2417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1415.3866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1306.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +108.9583 (+8.34%).

2018 Avg (December) 1415.3866
2017 Avg (December) 1306.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1337.4041 1248.8023 1276.6397
February 1317.0515 1270.9382 1294.1298
March 1307.2698 1249.9540 1278.7978
April 1274.4468 1217.7027 1248.5561
May 1307.7404 1227.7719 1265.0918
June 1286.0965 1236.7681 1264.1788
July 1270.5685 1229.4636 1243.8766
August 1319.1625 1249.7743 1281.0098
September 1343.0459 1287.7885 1313.7636
October 1396.2372 1285.7834 1338.6200
November 1421.5780 1367.1901 1390.6455
December 1448.9055 1376.3110 1415.3866