YEARLY HIGH
0.5794 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.4069 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5028 CDF

2020 COP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.5794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1725 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5095 to the December average rate of 0.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5794 was up 8.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,897,121 CDF
2019 Average 2,522,194 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,034,466 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,654.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5778
0.4199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to CDF 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 0.4750, compared to 0.5306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1525 CDF (High: 0.5794 / Low: 0.4269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 CDF (High: 0.5026 / Low: 0.4858).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1525
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+13.56%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5646
2019 Avg (December) 0.4972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5201 0.4928 0.5095
February 0.5026 0.4858 0.4963
March 0.4930 0.4069 0.4413
April 0.4483 0.4167 0.4331
May 0.4923 0.4363 0.4643
June 0.5155 0.4905 0.5055
July 0.5431 0.5145 0.5332
August 0.5315 0.5088 0.5194
September 0.5374 0.5049 0.5234
October 0.5204 0.4696 0.5088
November 0.5467 0.5069 0.5339
December 0.5794 0.4269 0.5646