YEARLY HIGH
321.5004 COP
YEARLY LOW
279.4241 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
296.0772 COP

2012 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 321.5004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 279.4241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0763 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.1022 to the December average rate of 291.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 321.5004 was down 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 336.6439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,607,502 COP
2011 Average 1,554,429 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,397,121 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,381.44 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

307.6109
289.5060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to COP 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 296.7916, compared to 295.3628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.7916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.3628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.3276 COP (High: 321.5004 / Low: 299.1728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7487 COP (High: 300.2932 / Low: 296.5444).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.3276
November Spread (Stable) ±3.7487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.7452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 306.1022) against the same month in 2011 (average: 321.9352), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8330 (-4.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 306.1022
2011 Avg (January) 321.9352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 321.5004 299.1728 306.1022
February 298.4711 293.4116 295.3570
March 294.8933 290.9893 292.4155
April 296.9148 291.3792 293.4625
May 305.6017 290.4393 297.0974
June 304.1650 293.1108 296.3150
July 297.2518 292.4046 294.2176
August 299.9639 293.1916 296.8830
September 299.0945 293.7151 295.8798
October 299.5854 294.3368 295.8984
November 300.2932 296.5444 298.2835
December 297.2814 279.4241 291.0148