YEARLY HIGH
79.7938 COP
YEARLY LOW
60.6216 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.0403 COP

2026 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 79.7938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 60.6216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1722 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.1745 to the December average rate of 60.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 79.7938 was down 8.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 87.2487, 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 398,969 COP
2025 Average 411,163 COP
Yearly Trough Low 303,108 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,861.17 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

79.9298
58.8663
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 72.4286, compared to 62.8753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 12.4542 COP (High: 79.1454 / Low: 66.6912). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 COP (High: 60.6216 / Low: 60.6216).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.4542
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.3667 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 78.1745) against the same month in 2025 (average: 85.3182), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1436 (-8.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 78.1745
2025 Avg (January) 85.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.7938 75.9133 78.1745
February 79.1616 76.8840 78.0143
March 79.1454 66.6912 71.6476
April 69.9151 66.6247 68.3400
May 70.0699 67.4840 69.4048
June 70.1804 67.3691 68.9901
July 69.8857 62.3104 65.1291
August 60.6216 60.6216 60.6216