YEARLY HIGH
2331.6429 COP
YEARLY LOW
1840.6227 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2152.1719 COP

2020 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 2331.6429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1840.6227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 491.0202 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1879.4950 to the December average rate of 2154.7470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2331.6429 was up 17.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 1985.5973, 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 11,658,215 COP
2019 Average 9,387,478 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,203,114 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,455,101.19 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2348.3232
1836.8743
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 2075.6080, compared to 2228.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 153.1278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2075.6080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2228.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 369.3496 COP (High: 2326.7065 / Low: 1957.3569). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.2325 COP (High: 2320.6795 / Low: 2280.4471).

March Spread (Volatile) ±369.3496
October Spread (Stable) ±40.2325

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 76.5703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -76.5703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2285.5326) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1937.2680), the exchange rate shifted by +348.2646 (+17.98%).

2020 Avg (August) 2285.5326
2019 Avg (August) 1937.2680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1930.3126 1840.6227 1879.4950
February 1962.3738 1865.7559 1900.4480
March 2326.7065 1957.3569 2192.1832
April 2287.0448 2137.6567 2204.2838
May 2218.5173 2087.8096 2145.6968
June 2196.5400 2042.0996 2131.5410
July 2268.4052 2081.8391 2135.0995
August 2331.6429 2232.8738 2285.5326
September 2323.8303 2202.5731 2262.2013
October 2320.6795 2280.4471 2305.7025
November 2310.9498 2182.7734 2229.1322
December 2191.5667 2115.4419 2154.7470