YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0192 ARS

2020 COP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0244 was up 34.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,248 ARS
2019 Average 73,129 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 75,652 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,596.33 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0246
0.0156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to ARS 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 ARS (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0176).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0238) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+34.62%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0238
2019 Avg (December) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0176 0.0181
February 0.0183 0.0176 0.0180
March 0.0181 0.0151 0.0163
April 0.0171 0.0157 0.0165
May 0.0185 0.0168 0.0176
June 0.0194 0.0183 0.0188
July 0.0198 0.0188 0.0196
August 0.0198 0.0191 0.0194
September 0.0205 0.0196 0.0200
October 0.0207 0.0199 0.0202
November 0.0225 0.0202 0.0217
December 0.0244 0.0228 0.0238