YEARLY HIGH
0.0045 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 ZAR

2021 COP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0045 was down 7.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0049, 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 22,626 ZAR
2020 Average 22,300 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,335 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,291.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0044
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to ZAR 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0043) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0043
2020 Avg (January) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0042 0.0043
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0042
March 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
April 0.0040 0.0038 0.0040
May 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
June 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
July 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
August 0.0040 0.0037 0.0038
September 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
October 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
December 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040