YEARLY HIGH
4599.6632 COP
YEARLY LOW
3933.7343 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4189.8006 COP

2018 XDR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 4599.6632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 3933.7343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 665.9289 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4125.1346 to the December average rate of 4483.8871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4599.6632 was up 6.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 4319.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,998,316 COP
2017 Average 20,464,969 COP
Yearly Trough Low 19,668,672 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,329,644.48 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4529.7025
3979.9182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4102.0547, compared to 4277.5464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 175.4917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4102.0547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4277.5464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 314.1760 COP (High: 4351.4619 / Low: 4037.2859). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 136.1620 COP (High: 4120.0616 / Low: 3983.8995).

January Spread (Volatile) ±314.1760
July Spread (Stable) ±136.1620

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 104.2420 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.2420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4483.8871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4231.2817), the exchange rate shifted by +252.6055 (+5.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 4483.8871
2017 Avg (December) 4231.2817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4351.4619 4037.2859 4125.1346
February 4232.1275 4086.5451 4162.4946
March 4211.8563 4060.6243 4129.9755
April 4097.6890 3933.7343 4025.7335
May 4143.7776 3995.1962 4084.3430
June 4165.4741 3997.1063 4084.6471
July 4120.0616 3983.8995 4044.7538
August 4268.4429 4039.8536 4140.4394
September 4349.1938 4163.1935 4255.1600
October 4464.9528 4157.5025 4303.7105
November 4524.9518 4372.3979 4437.3278
December 4599.6632 4381.4672 4483.8871