YEARLY HIGH
1.8918 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.6834 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7804 COP

2019 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.8918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.6834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2084 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7529 to the December average rate of 1.7991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8918 was up 2.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8380, 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 9,459 COP
2018 Average 8,316 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,417 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,042.21 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8625
1.7045
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 1.7462, compared to 1.8146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1323 COP (High: 1.8730 / Low: 1.7407). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 COP (High: 1.7451 / Low: 1.6945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1323
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.8493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1269 (+7.37%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.8493
2018 Avg (October) 1.7224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8246 1.7261 1.7529
February 1.7451 1.6945 1.7179
March 1.7462 1.6834 1.7177
April 1.7739 1.6914 1.7243
May 1.8380 1.7656 1.7988
June 1.8337 1.7273 1.7656
July 1.8025 1.7179 1.7399
August 1.8847 1.7715 1.8459
September 1.8721 1.7979 1.8344
October 1.8918 1.8002 1.8493
November 1.8747 1.7688 1.8188
December 1.8730 1.7407 1.7991