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