2012 LBP to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2866 COP

YEARLY LOW

1.1657 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1939 COP

2012 LBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.1657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1208 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2269 to the December average rate of 1.1904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2866 was down 2.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,433 COP

2011 Average 6,133 COP

Yearly Trough Low 5,829 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 604.12 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2324

1.1665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 1.1902, compared to 1.1976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0867 COP (High: 1.2866 / Low: 1.1998). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 COP (High: 1.2158 / Low: 1.2046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-1.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2269

2011 Avg (January) 1.2454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2866	1.1998	1.2269
February	1.1954	1.1758	1.1838
March	1.1814	1.1664	1.1720
April	1.1903	1.1684	1.1766
May	1.2248	1.1657	1.1919
June	1.2199	1.1750	1.1899
July	1.1969	1.1769	1.1858
August	1.2139	1.1858	1.1996
September	1.2130	1.1905	1.1989
October	1.2172	1.1934	1.2007
November	1.2158	1.2046	1.2099
December	1.2083	1.1746	1.1904