YEARLY HIGH
0.5941 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.5286 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5622 BIF

2019 COP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.5941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.5286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0655 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5706 to the December average rate of 0.5562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5941 was down 9.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6581, 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 2,970,266 BIF
2018 Average 3,011,687 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,642,996 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327,269.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5864
0.5367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to BIF 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 0.5729, compared to 0.5515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0406 BIF (High: 0.5745 / Low: 0.5339). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BIF (High: 0.5901 / Low: 0.5730).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.5822) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0391 (-6.30%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.5822
2018 Avg (March) 0.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5793 0.5481 0.5706
February 0.5901 0.5730 0.5822
March 0.5941 0.5727 0.5822
April 0.5912 0.5637 0.5800
May 0.5664 0.5441 0.5560
June 0.5789 0.5453 0.5665
July 0.5821 0.5548 0.5748
August 0.5645 0.5306 0.5419
September 0.5562 0.5342 0.5452
October 0.5555 0.5286 0.5408
November 0.5654 0.5334 0.5500
December 0.5745 0.5339 0.5562