2012 GEL to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |