YEARLY HIGH
86.9836 COP
YEARLY LOW
54.8433 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.7867 COP

2019 ARS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 86.9836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 54.8433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1403 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.6799 to the December average rate of 56.4750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 86.9836 was down 46.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 162.2992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434,918 COP
2018 Average 558,847 COP
Yearly Trough Low 274,216 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,701.53 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

87.5004
53.6545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 77.2264, compared to 62.3469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.8794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.2264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.3469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 19.5815 COP (High: 76.4237 / Low: 56.8422). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8777 COP (High: 75.6675 / Low: 72.7899).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.5815
June Spread (Stable) ±2.8777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 9.5772 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 84.6799) against the same month in 2018 (average: 151.0532), the exchange rate shifted by -66.3733 (-43.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 84.6799
2018 Avg (January) 151.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.9836 82.6187 84.6799
February 83.6944 78.4947 81.2976
March 78.5010 72.1286 75.7893
April 76.0781 70.4102 73.3706
May 76.1064 71.9513 73.7039
June 75.6675 72.7899 74.5167
July 77.0226 73.8143 75.6292
August 76.4237 56.8422 66.0520
September 61.4615 58.0614 60.0562
October 60.5226 56.4268 58.7975
November 58.5911 55.5617 57.0718
December 58.7617 54.8433 56.4750