YEARLY HIGH
3007.7699 COP
YEARLY LOW
2737.7027 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2848.2457 COP

2012 GBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3007.7699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 2737.7027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 270.0672 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2866.7041 to the December average rate of 2891.8764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3007.7699 was down 3.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 3128.2792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,038,849 COP
2011 Average 14,812,851 COP
Yearly Trough Low 13,688,513 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350,335.84 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2917.9875
2771.1448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2825.6592, compared to 2870.8322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2825.6592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2870.8322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 191.7000 COP (High: 3007.7699 / Low: 2816.0699). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.0413 COP (High: 2924.1514 / Low: 2879.1101).

January Spread (Volatile) ±191.7000
September Spread (Stable) ±45.0413

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 72.7572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.7572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2866.7041) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2951.5717), the exchange rate shifted by -84.8676 (-2.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 2866.7041
2011 Avg (January) 2951.5717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3007.7699 2816.0699 2866.7041
February 2851.7872 2789.6513 2817.5325
March 2824.9057 2760.2968 2792.9551
April 2859.3219 2809.2935 2836.3216
May 2893.3608 2822.8356 2856.5997
June 2822.2067 2737.7027 2783.8425
July 2819.4033 2757.6490 2783.3817
August 2899.0016 2782.1493 2837.1292
September 2924.1514 2879.1101 2905.0202
October 2946.9173 2878.3125 2901.8350
November 2950.8423 2882.3338 2905.7506
December 2922.0330 2855.5701 2891.8764