YEARLY HIGH
259.7944 COP
YEARLY LOW
191.7369 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.8122 COP

2022 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 259.7944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 191.7369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.0575 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.4987 to the December average rate of 194.2410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 259.7944 was up 0.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 257.9296, 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 1,298,972 COP
2021 Average 1,192,643 COP
Yearly Trough Low 958,685 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340,287.32 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

260.5245
188.2152
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 228.1870, compared to 219.4375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.4375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 49.7628 COP (High: 250.7677 / Low: 201.0049). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6787 COP (High: 252.3772 / Low: 246.6984).

October Spread (Volatile) ±49.7628
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.4715 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.4715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 254.4987) against the same month in 2021 (average: 222.1368), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3619 (+14.57%).

2022 Avg (January) 254.4987
2021 Avg (January) 222.1368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.7944 249.9839 254.4987
February 252.3772 246.6984 250.5028
March 251.6879 204.2198 229.8493
April 215.9829 202.1553 206.1845
May 224.8522 203.4655 218.2765
June 221.0310 202.4871 209.8101
July 245.7772 221.2674 231.8404
August 230.1976 216.5180 226.1660
September 234.4304 223.9647 228.9322
October 250.7677 201.0049 233.9583
November 209.6893 194.7454 201.4868
December 197.5941 191.7369 194.2410