2021 COP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0321 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0273 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0293 KES

2021 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0315 to the December average rate of 0.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0321 was down 1.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0327, 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 160,603 KES

2020 Average 144,658 KES

Yearly Trough Low 136,327 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,276.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0318

0.0278

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COP to KES 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 0.0301, compared to 0.0286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KES (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0315) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+3.12%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0315

2020 Avg (January) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0321	0.0305	0.0315
February	0.0313	0.0303	0.0309
March	0.0311	0.0293	0.0304
April	0.0300	0.0289	0.0296
May	0.0294	0.0278	0.0288
June	0.0301	0.0284	0.0292
July	0.0288	0.0277	0.0283
August	0.0287	0.0273	0.0281
September	0.0293	0.0285	0.0288
October	0.0299	0.0291	0.0294
November	0.0297	0.0278	0.0287
December	0.0291	0.0279	0.0285