YEARLY HIGH
5.8035 STD
YEARLY LOW
4.5898 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2480 STD

2023 COP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the COP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.8035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 4.5898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2137 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8460 to the December average rate of 5.6319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.8035 was down 4.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.0840, 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 29,017,496 STD
2022 Average 26,200,709 STD
Yearly Trough Low 22,949,175 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,068,320.88 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.7190
4.6741
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 4.9839, compared to 5.5121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.4992 STD (High: 5.0893 / Low: 4.5902). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2012 STD (High: 5.6287 / Low: 5.4276).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4992
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5.6319) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.7657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8662 (+18.18%).

2023 Avg (December) 5.6319
2022 Avg (December) 4.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0893 4.5902 4.8460
February 4.9407 4.5898 4.7612
March 4.9529 4.6860 4.7979
April 5.1968 4.8824 5.0351
May 5.1991 4.8719 5.0279
June 5.6014 5.1547 5.4350
July 5.7783 5.4346 5.5995
August 5.6908 5.3699 5.4725
September 5.7099 5.4253 5.5589
October 5.4615 5.1290 5.2806
November 5.6287 5.4276 5.5290
December 5.8035 5.5285 5.6319