YEARLY HIGH
31.5286 COP
YEARLY LOW
27.6463 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2391 COP

2018 XPF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 31.5286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 27.6463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8823 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3256 to the December average rate of 30.7299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.5286 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.3409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,643 COP
2017 Average 139,579 COP
Yearly Trough Low 138,231 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,411.47 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.9812
27.9655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 28.9287, compared to 29.5495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.1906 COP (High: 30.9765 / Low: 28.7859). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7504 COP (High: 28.5935 / Low: 27.8431).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1906
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7504

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 0.8277 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 30.7299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.6616), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0683 (+3.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 30.7299
2017 Avg (December) 29.6616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9765 28.7859 29.3256
February 30.3758 28.9706 29.6470
March 29.9718 28.8563 29.3878
April 29.0915 27.9519 28.5601
May 28.7826 27.6463 28.3822
June 28.8370 27.8163 28.2692
July 28.5935 27.8431 28.2168
August 29.6200 27.9711 28.6238
September 30.1776 28.9533 29.6360
October 30.4862 28.8220 29.7032
November 31.0752 29.9217 30.3875
December 31.5286 30.0371 30.7299