YEARLY HIGH
168.6662 COP
YEARLY LOW
129.2819 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.1705 COP

2020 HNL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HNL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 168.6662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 129.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3844 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.5813 to the December average rate of 142.8295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 168.6662 was down 26.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 230.4917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 843,331 COP
2019 Average 668,659 COP
Yearly Trough Low 646,409 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,921.95 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

161.8990
131.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 148.1442, compared to 150.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.1442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 30.1236 COP (High: 168.6662 / Low: 138.5427). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5858 COP (High: 157.1926 / Low: 153.6068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±30.1236
October Spread (Stable) ±3.5858

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.1459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 155.9229) against the same month in 2019 (average: 127.5101), the exchange rate shifted by +28.4128 (+22.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 155.9229
2019 Avg (March) 127.5101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.7949 129.2819 133.5813
February 140.0415 135.7152 137.2626
March 168.6662 138.5427 155.9229
April 165.0119 153.5915 159.3247
May 159.7974 148.5294 154.1889
June 152.2704 142.6763 148.5848
July 150.1196 144.7653 146.6761
August 156.5405 149.4794 152.9137
September 157.6257 147.9404 151.8339
October 157.1926 153.6068 155.9520
November 157.5730 147.6992 150.9754
December 146.7607 140.3319 142.8295