YEARLY HIGH
13.2000 COP
YEARLY LOW
10.6159 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8086 COP

2018 YER to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 13.2000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 10.6159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5841 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4617 to the December average rate of 12.8753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2000 was up 6.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.3688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,000 COP
2017 Average 58,961 COP
Yearly Trough Low 53,080 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,920.31 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.0535
10.9151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 11.3846, compared to 12.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9765 COP (High: 12.8456 / Low: 11.8691). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2982 COP (High: 11.6887 / Low: 11.3905).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9765
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2982

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 0.2238 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.8753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9333 (+7.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.8753
2017 Avg (December) 11.9420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0493 11.2425 11.4617
February 11.6028 11.2555 11.4475
March 11.5824 10.6159 11.3171
April 11.2650 10.8057 11.0933
May 11.6169 11.2527 11.4468
June 11.7900 11.2549 11.5413
July 11.6887 11.3905 11.5012
August 12.1773 11.5345 11.8239
September 12.3953 11.8853 12.1262
October 12.8456 11.8691 12.3256
November 13.0016 12.5462 12.7434
December 13.2000 12.5873 12.8753