YEARLY HIGH
0.2785 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.2468 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2551 COP

2012 GNF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.2468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2657 to the December average rate of 0.2538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2785 was down 4.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,393 COP
2011 Average 1,338 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,234 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.55 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2672
0.2488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.2564, compared to 0.2537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0186 COP (High: 0.2785 / Low: 0.2599). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 COP (High: 0.2595 / Low: 0.2540).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2657) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+2.43%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2657
2011 Avg (January) 0.2594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2785 0.2599 0.2657
February 0.2615 0.2557 0.2580
March 0.2582 0.2478 0.2505
April 0.2558 0.2484 0.2528
May 0.2652 0.2517 0.2573
June 0.2606 0.2487 0.2543
July 0.2542 0.2468 0.2503
August 0.2565 0.2489 0.2524
September 0.2593 0.2509 0.2546
October 0.2614 0.2512 0.2546
November 0.2595 0.2540 0.2565
December 0.2601 0.2519 0.2538