YEARLY HIGH
792.6214 COP
YEARLY LOW
422.6993 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
627.0529 COP

2018 TRY to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 792.6214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 422.6993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 369.9221 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 760.6995 to the December average rate of 606.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 792.6214 was down 8.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 870.2140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,631,070 COP
2017 Average 40,511,248 COP
Yearly Trough Low 21,134,965 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,496,105.23 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

788.6675
453.0514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 700.6055, compared to 553.5003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 147.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 700.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 553.5003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 158.4567 COP (High: 581.1560 / Low: 422.6993). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.8949 COP (High: 773.4985 / Low: 740.6036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±158.4567
February Spread (Stable) ±32.8949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 101.4393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.4393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 760.6995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 785.9061), the exchange rate shifted by -25.2066 (-3.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 760.6995
2017 Avg (January) 785.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 792.6214 745.4411 760.6995
February 773.4985 740.6036 756.9830
March 760.8744 699.4815 730.5944
April 712.2697 660.8063 683.5765
May 685.6911 607.7141 647.6976
June 641.7623 604.3458 624.0819
July 635.1997 586.5563 603.7437
August 581.1560 422.6993 502.3044
September 502.7454 457.3537 481.0194
October 582.4863 486.7331 531.6183
November 629.6558 575.1568 595.3295
December 625.8632 590.1268 606.9862