YEARLY HIGH
1160.6578 COP
YEARLY LOW
1027.3093 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1076.6358 COP

2012 GEL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1160.6578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1027.3093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.3485 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1107.1241 to the December average rate of 1080.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1160.6578 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 1186.0549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,803,289 COP
2011 Average 5,485,060 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,136,547 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 666,742.53 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1113.8139
1033.5363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1089.4436, compared to 1063.8281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.6155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1089.4436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1063.8281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 78.4372 COP (High: 1160.6578 / Low: 1082.2207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1743 COP (High: 1101.8057 / Low: 1090.6315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.4372
November Spread (Stable) ±11.1743

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 56.3976 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -56.3976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1107.1241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1042.0199), the exchange rate shifted by +65.1042 (+6.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 1107.1241
2011 Avg (January) 1042.0199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1160.6578 1082.2207 1107.1241
February 1095.7443 1065.3427 1075.2109
March 1075.7618 1063.9171 1069.5773
April 1095.2055 1070.0584 1083.7654
May 1135.1177 1076.4292 1104.3602
June 1126.9530 1084.8915 1096.6237
July 1080.1911 1027.3093 1040.2261
August 1058.5625 1031.7505 1045.9669
September 1055.9925 1036.8005 1043.5628
October 1102.9932 1036.9224 1077.5010
November 1101.8057 1090.6315 1095.5491
December 1095.9777 1066.0461 1080.1628