YEARLY HIGH
2.7420 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.1260 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4643 LAK

2020 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.7420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2.1260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6161 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6840 to the December average rate of 2.6823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7420 was down 1.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7947, 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 13,710,119 LAK
2019 Average 13,281,352 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,629,786 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,080,332.82 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7264
2.2169
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 2.4395, compared to 2.4891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4573 LAK (High: 2.5833 / Low: 2.1260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 LAK (High: 2.4522 / Low: 2.3857).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4573
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.6840) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0206 (-0.76%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.6840
2019 Avg (January) 2.7045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7420 2.5979 2.6840
February 2.6402 2.5527 2.6120
March 2.5833 2.1260 2.3079
April 2.3423 2.1788 2.2594
May 2.4299 2.2503 2.3380
June 2.5290 2.3772 2.4357
July 2.5087 2.4146 2.4806
August 2.4356 2.3573 2.4056
September 2.4973 2.3679 2.4360
October 2.4522 2.3857 2.4118
November 2.5762 2.3895 2.5184
December 2.7304 2.6017 2.6823