YEARLY HIGH
1985.5973 COP
YEARLY LOW
1781.0342 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1877.0010 COP

2019 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1985.5973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1781.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 204.5631 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1848.0271 to the December average rate of 1918.3601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1985.5973 was up 3.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 1927.3286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,927,986 COP
2018 Average 8,926,781 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,905,171 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,022,815.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1955.0602
1794.2703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1841.2770, compared to 1912.7251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.4481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1841.2770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1912.7251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 131.2349 COP (High: 1980.7539 / Low: 1849.5190). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.6582 COP (High: 1823.4145 / Low: 1797.7563).

August Spread (Volatile) ±131.2349
February Spread (Stable) ±25.6582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 39.5649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.5649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1918.3601) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1875.6990), the exchange rate shifted by +42.6611 (+2.27%).

2019 Avg (December) 1918.3601
2018 Avg (December) 1875.6990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1917.2606 1814.7255 1848.0271
February 1823.4145 1797.7563 1808.4623
March 1824.8929 1781.0342 1807.6694
April 1863.6183 1785.3931 1815.0203
May 1931.3666 1847.8691 1889.8010
June 1943.5350 1837.4361 1878.6817
July 1894.2276 1817.5156 1839.6655
August 1980.7539 1849.5190 1937.2680
September 1950.4091 1886.6090 1914.3020
October 1967.3047 1911.4574 1941.6610
November 1974.9164 1873.4541 1925.0938
December 1985.5973 1860.4263 1918.3601