YEARLY HIGH
239.6244 COP
YEARLY LOW
203.3284 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.3198 COP

2012 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 239.6244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 203.3284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2960 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.6263 to the December average rate of 207.8225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 239.6244 was down 18.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 295.7972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,198,122 COP
2011 Average 1,280,393 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,016,642 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,479.92 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

235.3697
204.4061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 225.9837, compared to 212.6560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.9837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.6560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.9653 COP (High: 229.5393 / Low: 214.5740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3502 COP (High: 210.7527 / Low: 205.4025).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.9653
December Spread (Stable) ±5.3502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.3000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 230.6263) against the same month in 2011 (average: 271.2066), the exchange rate shifted by -40.5803 (-14.96%).

2012 Avg (January) 230.6263
2011 Avg (January) 271.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.6244 225.7614 230.6263
February 236.8618 229.9938 232.7894
March 236.3869 228.0099 232.2500
April 230.9560 223.5520 226.4931
May 229.5393 214.5740 220.1221
June 219.4748 209.9012 213.6211
July 219.5949 210.2988 216.2486
August 221.7256 214.2677 218.3185
September 221.8586 215.9035 217.9298
October 216.0073 203.4281 208.6299
November 211.1685 203.3284 206.9864
December 210.7527 205.4025 207.8225