YEARLY HIGH
0.4905 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4305 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4612 LBP

2019 COP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.4905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.4305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0599 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4770 to the December average rate of 0.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4905 was down 12.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5598, 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 2,452,285 LBP
2018 Average 2,563,599 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,152,566 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299,719.08 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4888
0.4355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LBP 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 0.4739, compared to 0.4485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0298 LBP (High: 0.4606 / Low: 0.4308). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 LBP (High: 0.4901 / Low: 0.4796).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.4827) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0501 (-9.41%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.4827
2018 Avg (March) 0.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4841 0.4609 0.4770
February 0.4901 0.4796 0.4844
March 0.4905 0.4754 0.4827
April 0.4869 0.4649 0.4779
May 0.4706 0.4456 0.4572
June 0.4768 0.4476 0.4639
July 0.4765 0.4544 0.4711
August 0.4619 0.4330 0.4435
September 0.4512 0.4369 0.4442
October 0.4491 0.4324 0.4399
November 0.4564 0.4305 0.4442
December 0.4606 0.4308 0.4481