YEARLY HIGH
6.8374 STD
YEARLY LOW
6.1488 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5052 STD

2019 COP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 6.8374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 6.1488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6887 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6545 to the December average rate of 6.3872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.8374 was down 7.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.4186, 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 34,187,168 STD
2018 Average 34,987,188 STD
Yearly Trough Low 30,743,830 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,443,337.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.8042
6.2277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to STD 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 6.6106, compared to 6.3998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.5104 STD (High: 6.7468 / Low: 6.2364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1363 STD (High: 6.8302 / Low: 6.6938).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5104
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1363

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 0.3885 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 6.7338) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.9964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2625 (-3.75%).

2019 Avg (March) 6.7338
2018 Avg (March) 6.9964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7477 6.4160 6.6545
February 6.8302 6.6938 6.7562
March 6.8374 6.6251 6.7338
April 6.7871 6.4749 6.6646
May 6.5033 6.2241 6.3710
June 6.7468 6.2364 6.4837
July 6.8011 6.4864 6.7230
August 6.5994 6.1925 6.3344
September 6.4441 6.2193 6.3450
October 6.4085 6.1785 6.2757
November 6.5048 6.1503 6.3337
December 6.5748 6.1488 6.3872