YEARLY HIGH
1.2696 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.1293 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2063 COP

2013 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1403 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1670 to the December average rate of 1.2497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2696 was down 14.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,348 COP
2012 Average 6,422 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,646 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.45 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2603
1.1329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.1742, compared to 1.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0624 COP (High: 1.2226 / Low: 1.1602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 COP (High: 1.2571 / Low: 1.2423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.2482) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+0.72%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.2482
2012 Avg (September) 1.2393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1784 1.1366 1.1670
February 1.1731 1.1293 1.1435
March 1.2010 1.1411 1.1645
April 1.1763 1.1550 1.1646
May 1.2226 1.1602 1.1781
June 1.2457 1.2124 1.2279
July 1.2471 1.2116 1.2301
August 1.2633 1.2175 1.2388
September 1.2696 1.2266 1.2482
October 1.2313 1.2161 1.2220
November 1.2499 1.2220 1.2412
December 1.2571 1.2423 1.2497