YEARLY HIGH
2.6791 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.2507 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4635 COP

2021 LBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.6791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4284 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3016 to the December average rate of 2.6145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6791 was down 37.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.3106, 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 13,395 COP
2020 Average 12,235 COP
Yearly Trough Low 11,254 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,141.79 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6458
2.2703
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 2.3849, compared to 2.5420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1996 COP (High: 2.6579 / Low: 2.4583). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 COP (High: 2.5459 / Low: 2.4821).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1996
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.6145) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3287 (+14.38%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.6145
2020 Avg (December) 2.2858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3841 2.2507 2.3016
February 2.3951 2.3053 2.3452
March 2.4646 2.3137 2.3759
April 2.4646 2.3784 2.4040
May 2.5325 2.4144 2.4569
June 2.4973 2.3542 2.4261
July 2.5727 2.4395 2.5168
August 2.6443 2.5265 2.5640
September 2.5459 2.4821 2.5167
October 2.5068 2.4283 2.4804
November 2.6579 2.4583 2.5598
December 2.6791 2.5353 2.6145