YEARLY HIGH
2.7947 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.5066 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6570 LAK

2019 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 2.7947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.5066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2881 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7045 to the December average rate of 2.6289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7947 was down 9.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0728, 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 13,973,446 LAK
2018 Average 14,259,388 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 12,532,956 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,440,490.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7717
2.5392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LAK 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 2.7038, compared to 2.6101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1826 LAK (High: 2.7078 / Low: 2.5252). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 LAK (High: 2.7807 / Low: 2.7271).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1826
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.7339) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.9933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2593 (-8.66%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.7339
2018 Avg (April) 2.9933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7432 2.6070 2.7045
February 2.7807 2.7271 2.7523
March 2.7875 2.7050 2.7459
April 2.7947 2.6653 2.7339
May 2.6764 2.5571 2.6201
June 2.7357 2.5635 2.6660
July 2.7494 2.6145 2.7134
August 2.6644 2.5066 2.5586
September 2.6309 2.5332 2.5894
October 2.6308 2.5235 2.5691
November 2.6706 2.5238 2.6012
December 2.7078 2.5252 2.6289