YEARLY HIGH
266.7718 COP
YEARLY LOW
202.4064 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.4244 COP

2020 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 266.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 202.4064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.3653 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.2813 to the December average rate of 220.6997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 266.7718 was up 22.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 217.4885, 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 1,333,859 COP
2019 Average 977,655 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,012,032 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321,826.71 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

256.0951
203.9346
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 233.0024, compared to 233.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 46.7962 COP (High: 266.7718 / Low: 219.9755). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3674 COP (High: 246.4359 / Low: 240.0685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±46.7962
October Spread (Stable) ±6.3674

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 15.1417 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.1417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 247.2515) against the same month in 2019 (average: 179.9454), the exchange rate shifted by +67.3061 (+37.40%).

2020 Avg (March) 247.2515
2019 Avg (March) 179.9454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.4600 202.4064 208.2813
February 223.3604 213.4801 217.2366
March 266.7718 219.9755 247.2515
April 261.2563 242.6132 251.7484
May 253.2469 234.2484 244.3193
June 234.6181 219.4947 229.1776
July 234.1097 225.2457 227.9928
August 243.1884 233.0819 237.2337
September 246.3067 230.8110 237.7673
October 246.4359 240.0685 243.9871
November 246.4381 230.5231 235.3971
December 227.7115 217.0053 220.6997