YEARLY HIGH
3.4674 COP
YEARLY LOW
3.1178 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2691 COP

2021 KRW to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 3.4674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 3.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3496 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1739 to the December average rate of 3.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4674 was up 1.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,336,967 COP
2020 Average 15,652,278 COP
Yearly Trough Low 15,588,762 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,748,205.10 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3709
3.1559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 3.2405, compared to 3.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2309 COP (High: 3.4161 / Low: 3.1852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0696 COP (High: 3.2892 / Low: 3.2196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2309
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0696

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 3.3469) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1627 (+5.11%).

2021 Avg (August) 3.3469
2020 Avg (August) 3.1842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2636 3.1178 3.1739
February 3.2444 3.1623 3.1966
March 3.3076 3.1194 3.1961
April 3.3403 3.2274 3.2569
May 3.4302 3.2449 3.3309
June 3.3479 3.2207 3.2886
July 3.4059 3.2974 3.3431
August 3.4674 3.2781 3.3469
September 3.2892 3.2196 3.2593
October 3.2446 3.1261 3.1948
November 3.4161 3.1852 3.2897
December 3.4083 3.2877 3.3530