YEARLY HIGH
49.7987 COP
YEARLY LOW
33.9083 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1158 COP

2021 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 49.7987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 33.9083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8904 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.1460 to the December average rate of 39.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 49.7987 was down 9.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 55.2663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,994 COP
2020 Average 240,190 COP
Yearly Trough Low 169,542 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,451.78 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

48.9297
38.1539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 46.6004, compared to 43.6311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 7.7326 COP (High: 41.6410 / Low: 33.9083). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4566 COP (High: 42.5685 / Low: 41.1119).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.7326
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.0347 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 46.7803) against the same month in 2020 (average: 49.0505), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2702 (-4.63%).

2021 Avg (August) 46.7803
2020 Avg (August) 49.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8007 44.1880 45.1460
February 46.7197 45.2382 45.9717
March 48.3067 45.5532 46.6332
April 48.1456 46.3384 46.8898
May 49.4808 47.1587 48.0317
June 48.2354 45.6382 46.9301
July 49.1154 46.3945 47.8420
August 49.7987 44.4493 46.7803
September 45.4651 42.3564 44.1060
October 42.5685 41.1119 41.9199
November 42.7701 41.2629 42.0867
December 41.6410 33.9083 39.0519