YEARLY HIGH
55.2663 COP
YEARLY LOW
41.9237 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.0302 COP

2020 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 55.2663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 41.9237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3427 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.8859 to the December average rate of 44.9296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.2663 was up 23.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.7164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 276,332 COP
2019 Average 210,597 COP
Yearly Trough Low 209,618 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,713.42 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.0335
41.9634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 48.0777, compared to 47.9828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.0017 COP (High: 55.2663 / Low: 45.2646). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3204 COP (High: 50.3709 / Low: 49.0504).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 50.8910) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.4679), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4231 (+22.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 50.8910
2019 Avg (March) 41.4679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.7653 41.9237 42.8859
February 46.0281 43.7034 44.2883
March 55.2663 45.2646 50.8910
April 53.9647 50.0982 52.1110
May 52.2547 48.3687 50.3446
June 49.0069 46.0883 47.9454
July 48.7950 46.7240 47.3535
August 50.1024 48.1670 49.0505
September 50.5219 47.4983 48.8270
October 50.3709 49.0504 49.8683
November 50.3885 46.7996 47.8680
December 46.3124 44.0640 44.9296