YEARLY HIGH
1.2855 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.1359 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2187 MGA

2012 COP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1.2855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.1359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1496 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2019 to the December average rate of 1.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2855 was up 11.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1523, 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 6,427,658 MGA
2011 Average 5,469,544 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 5,679,441 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748,216.46 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2724
1.1525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to MGA 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 1.1964, compared to 1.2411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0735 MGA (High: 1.2855 / Low: 1.2120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 MGA (High: 1.2271 / Low: 1.2076).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2624) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1517 (+13.66%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2624
2011 Avg (July) 1.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2242 1.1516 1.2019
February 1.2312 1.1987 1.2184
March 1.2253 1.1952 1.2142
April 1.1968 1.1663 1.1867
May 1.1915 1.1359 1.1625
June 1.2132 1.1519 1.1949
July 1.2855 1.2120 1.2624
August 1.2724 1.2283 1.2465
September 1.2394 1.2184 1.2298
October 1.2271 1.2076 1.2173
November 1.2454 1.2095 1.2303
December 1.2793 1.2355 1.2601