YEARLY HIGH
6.9858 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5.6989 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7181 IRR

2012 COP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 6.9858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.6989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2869 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0894 to the December average rate of 6.8585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9858 was up 6.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5535, 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 34,929,031 IRR
2011 Average 28,511,348 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 28,494,342 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,434,689.07 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9644
6.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to IRR 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 6.6190, compared to 6.8172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5558 IRR (High: 6.2546 / Low: 5.6989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0822 IRR (High: 6.7813 / Low: 6.6990).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5558
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.8387) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9857 (+16.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.8387
2011 Avg (May) 5.8530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2546 5.6989 6.0894
February 6.6644 6.2810 6.5352
March 6.7223 6.6379 6.6920
April 6.9727 6.5887 6.7077
May 6.9858 6.6467 6.8387
June 6.9259 6.6748 6.8511
July 6.9295 6.8118 6.8848
August 6.8808 6.7140 6.8000
September 6.8480 6.7116 6.7971
October 6.8575 6.7131 6.8096
November 6.7813 6.6990 6.7535
December 6.9469 6.7709 6.8585