YEARLY HIGH
2.1349 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.9093 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9536 COP

2012 CDF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.9093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2255 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0276 to the December average rate of 1.9367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1349 was down 3.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,674 COP
2011 Average 10,138 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,547 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,127.58 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0377
1.9161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.9583, compared to 1.9489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1839 COP (High: 2.1349 / Low: 1.9510). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 COP (High: 1.9761 / Low: 1.9491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 0.0806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0276) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0368 (-1.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0276
2011 Avg (January) 2.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1349 1.9510 2.0276
February 1.9718 1.9189 1.9470
March 1.9451 1.9093 1.9263
April 1.9638 1.9124 1.9347
May 2.0184 1.9202 1.9599
June 2.0059 1.9105 1.9546
July 1.9656 1.9142 1.9354
August 1.9791 1.9292 1.9530
September 1.9744 1.9373 1.9515
October 1.9768 1.9405 1.9515
November 1.9761 1.9491 1.9652
December 1.9491 1.9127 1.9367