YEARLY HIGH
67.6160 COP
YEARLY LOW
52.7449 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.8825 COP

2012 GMD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 67.6160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 52.7449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8711 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.3715 to the December average rate of 57.8194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 67.6160 was down 5.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.7136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,080 COP
2011 Average 328,003 COP
Yearly Trough Low 263,724 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,355.62 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

63.2184
53.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 59.3182, compared to 56.4468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.3182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.4468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.7918 COP (High: 67.6160 / Low: 59.8242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3935 COP (High: 55.3369 / Low: 53.9434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.7918
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.6371 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 62.3715) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.5179), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1465 (-7.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 62.3715
2011 Avg (January) 67.5179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.6160 59.8242 62.3715
February 60.5791 57.1937 58.7344
March 60.1185 57.1035 57.8567
April 61.1208 58.6635 59.8872
May 61.1919 58.0149 59.0926
June 60.5324 56.4444 57.9670
July 57.9029 56.1050 56.7459
August 58.0135 54.5365 56.7108
September 55.3369 53.9434 54.5783
October 54.7230 52.7449 53.9024
November 61.0884 53.7366 58.9237
December 60.3164 54.2904 57.8194