2023 COP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.3539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 3.3895.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9644 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6064 to the December average rate of 5.2204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3539 was up 38.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 COP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7836, compared to 4.9475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1639 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.6402 LAK (High: 4.6435 / Low: 4.0032). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1845 LAK (High: 5.2332 / Low: 5.0486).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0894 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5.2204) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6178), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6026 (+44.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7548 | 3.4702 | 3.6064 |
| February | 3.6716 | 3.3895 | 3.5202 |
| March | 3.6777 | 3.4611 | 3.5475 |
| April | 3.9163 | 3.6251 | 3.7823 |
| May | 4.0453 | 3.7092 | 3.8668 |
| June | 4.6435 | 4.0032 | 4.3782 |
| July | 4.8902 | 4.5130 | 4.7027 |
| August | 4.9195 | 4.6532 | 4.7751 |
| September | 5.1284 | 4.7960 | 4.9710 |
| October | 5.0679 | 4.6998 | 4.8816 |
| November | 5.2332 | 5.0486 | 5.1341 |
| December | 5.3539 | 5.1406 | 5.2204 |