YEARLY HIGH
217.4885 COP
YEARLY LOW
174.2598 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.4225 COP

2019 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 217.4885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 174.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2287 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.9847 to the December average rate of 209.9622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 217.4885 was up 18.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 183.9292, 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 1,087,442 COP
2018 Average 830,226 COP
Yearly Trough Low 871,299 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,143.28 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

215.0688
173.5225
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 184.3733, compared to 206.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.3733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 13.2953 COP (High: 210.3461 / Low: 197.0509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1933 COP (High: 179.3137 / Low: 175.1204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.2953
February Spread (Stable) ±4.1933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 209.9622) against the same month in 2018 (average: 179.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +30.0061 (+16.67%).

2019 Avg (December) 209.9622
2018 Avg (December) 179.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.0990 174.2598 176.9847
February 179.3137 175.1204 177.3266
March 183.2920 176.1225 179.9454
April 189.3207 179.1326 183.1261
May 201.1069 188.6756 194.2078
June 201.3847 190.2917 194.6492
July 200.8567 190.7802 193.1276
August 210.3461 197.0509 205.5722
September 212.9441 202.8515 207.4081
October 213.9725 208.4490 211.6066
November 217.4520 205.3679 211.1531
December 217.4885 204.5560 209.9622