YEARLY HIGH
1227.4286 COP
YEARLY LOW
1095.2823 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1165.2310 COP

2019 GEL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1227.4286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 1095.2823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.1463 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1188.0470 to the December average rate of 1167.8705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1227.4286 was down 6.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 1314.7665, 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 6,137,143 COP
2018 Average 5,948,952 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,476,411 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660,731.74 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1209.4798
1111.0775
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 1179.6156, compared to 1150.8464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.7692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1179.6156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1150.8464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 112.5268 COP (High: 1227.4286 / Low: 1114.9018). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.6830 COP (High: 1214.9169 / Low: 1192.2339).

June Spread (Volatile) ±112.5268
May Spread (Stable) ±22.6830

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 56.2718 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -56.2718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1175.5495) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1176.9694), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4199 (-0.12%).

2019 Avg (June) 1175.5495
2018 Avg (June) 1176.9694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1226.5236 1172.2829 1188.0470
February 1193.4663 1147.7592 1174.7460
March 1181.1883 1146.6399 1165.7950
April 1201.8891 1148.7239 1172.2765
May 1214.9169 1192.2339 1201.2796
June 1227.4286 1114.9018 1175.5495
July 1146.3881 1095.2823 1119.2777
August 1190.7017 1107.4926 1162.7037
September 1175.1122 1130.3410 1148.0950
October 1176.9497 1134.7147 1159.5819
November 1179.3272 1119.8029 1147.5495
December 1188.6519 1144.6068 1167.8705