2018 ZAR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

250.5989 COP

YEARLY LOW

198.7099 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.1279 COP

2018 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 250.5989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 198.7099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.8890 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.3459 to the December average rate of 225.5864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 250.5989 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 243.4024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,529,945 COP

2017 Average 11,097,113 COP

Yearly Trough Low 9,935,495 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,594,450.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

246.1143

202.4343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 232.2173, compared to 216.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.2173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 21.7504 COP (High: 249.4552 / Low: 227.7048). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3249 COP (High: 245.3837 / Low: 236.0589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.7504

March Spread (Stable) ±9.3249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 11.2445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 242.4743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 218.4224), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0519 (+11.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 242.4743

2017 Avg (February) 218.4224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	249.4552	227.7048	235.3459
February	250.5989	233.5813	242.4743
March	245.3837	236.0589	240.0516
April	238.1418	222.0317	229.4500
May	233.2858	221.8037	228.6131
June	230.6089	211.0561	217.3686
July	219.9857	210.4510	215.1162
August	223.1102	203.7839	210.7627
September	213.9653	198.7099	206.0743
October	218.3036	202.8208	212.1878
November	238.1403	218.9970	226.5034
December	236.4889	220.1011	225.5864