YEARLY HIGH
249.2560 COP
YEARLY LOW
207.3366 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.7699 COP

2020 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 249.2560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 207.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9193 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.6097 to the December average rate of 232.5701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 249.2560 was up 3.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 239.8833, 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 1,246,280 COP
2019 Average 1,135,505 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,036,683 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,596.72 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

239.4869
209.4694
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 222.1823, compared to 227.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.1823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 28.2644 COP (High: 249.2560 / Low: 220.9916). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5959 COP (High: 234.2467 / Low: 226.6508).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.2644
January Spread (Stable) ±7.5959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 19.0584 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 233.0073) against the same month in 2019 (average: 217.7571), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2501 (+7.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 233.0073
2019 Avg (March) 217.7571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 234.2467 226.6508 230.6097
February 232.4362 223.7130 227.4324
March 249.2560 220.9916 233.0073
April 229.0910 208.9750 213.9489
May 215.6220 207.3366 211.9709
June 222.2294 208.4009 216.1248
July 224.8735 212.2486 217.8347
August 230.1434 211.4914 219.9531
September 229.6730 217.0923 224.0684
October 236.7348 228.3952 232.7329
November 243.1509 233.2915 236.9854
December 240.0953 225.7283 232.5701