2018 XDR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |