2020 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.8373 COP

YEARLY LOW

30.5951 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.6637 COP

2020 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 39.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 30.5951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2421 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7525 to the December average rate of 31.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.8373 was up 16.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.3091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199,186 COP

2019 Average 160,794 COP

Yearly Trough Low 152,976 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,210.67 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.9547

30.7401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 35.3466, compared to 33.9808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.2190 COP (High: 39.8373 / Low: 33.6182). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0300 COP (High: 35.6830 / Low: 34.6530).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.2190

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 37.3535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2031 (+19.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 37.3535

2019 Avg (March) 31.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.0814	31.8973	32.7525
February	34.5019	33.3395	33.7852
March	39.8373	33.6182	37.3535
April	38.9247	36.1426	37.2848
May	37.4247	34.6866	36.0845
June	35.6580	33.5148	34.8191
July	35.1572	33.5651	34.0056
August	35.6616	34.4362	34.9634
September	35.7910	33.6753	34.5949
October	35.6830	34.6530	35.2761
November	35.6105	32.7447	33.7035
December	32.3451	30.5951	31.3413