YEARLY HIGH
59.1804 COP
YEARLY LOW
45.0349 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.4281 COP

2023 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 59.1804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 45.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1456 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.0523 to the December average rate of 56.5722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 59.1804 was up 2.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 57.7425, 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 295,902 COP
2022 Average 237,446 COP
Yearly Trough Low 225,174 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,727.76 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

57.5360
45.9711
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 52.2615, compared to 52.5946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.5946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 6.3406 COP (High: 55.8799 / Low: 49.5393). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4503 COP (High: 55.4425 / Low: 52.9922).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.3406
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4503

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.4477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 56.4437) against the same month in 2022 (average: 55.9579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4858 (+0.87%).

2023 Avg (November) 56.4437
2022 Avg (November) 55.9579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.1036 50.1758 53.0523
February 55.5982 51.1499 53.5016
March 55.4425 52.9922 54.3104
April 53.9669 48.4867 52.3472
May 54.0616 50.0954 51.9026
June 50.7982 47.3398 48.4550
July 49.0460 45.0349 46.9348
August 50.6076 45.1957 48.2490
September 55.8799 49.5393 51.4755
October 57.7867 52.3058 55.8926
November 59.1804 53.7105 56.4437
December 57.6519 54.7600 56.5722