YEARLY HIGH
0.9263 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.8436 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9025 SOS

2012 COP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.9263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0827 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8817 to the December average rate of 0.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9263 was down 0.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9329, 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 4,631,306 SOS
2011 Average 4,372,776 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,217,870 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,436.12 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9250
0.8777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to SOS 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 0.9061, compared to 0.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0560 SOS (High: 0.8996 / Low: 0.8436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 SOS (High: 0.8908 / Low: 0.8819).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9211) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0695 (+8.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9211
2011 Avg (March) 0.8516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8996 0.8436 0.8817
February 0.9182 0.9031 0.9118
March 0.9263 0.9114 0.9211
April 0.9234 0.8998 0.9164
May 0.9234 0.8726 0.9020
June 0.9189 0.8801 0.9035
July 0.9165 0.9014 0.9092
August 0.9139 0.8873 0.8999
September 0.9069 0.8884 0.8999
October 0.9057 0.8824 0.8978
November 0.8908 0.8819 0.8867
December 0.9107 0.8879 0.8999