YEARLY HIGH
166.0491 COP
YEARLY LOW
142.3090 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.5981 COP

2012 MDL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 166.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 142.3090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.7401 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.8064 to the December average rate of 147.2180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 166.0491 was down 0.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 166.6260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 830,246 COP
2011 Average 789,038 COP
Yearly Trough Low 711,545 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,700.69 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

158.0778
142.8212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 151.1082, compared to 146.0880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.1082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.0880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 12.5127 COP (High: 166.0491 / Low: 153.5364). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6623 COP (High: 148.3948 / Low: 146.7325).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.5127
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.1186 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 156.8064) against the same month in 2011 (average: 153.7173), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0891 (+2.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 156.8064
2011 Avg (January) 153.7173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.0491 153.5364 156.8064
February 152.4896 149.0843 150.6877
March 150.4784 147.9732 149.1440
April 152.6113 149.1537 150.7044
May 154.4017 148.3565 151.2704
June 152.2731 146.0204 148.0364
July 147.4698 142.6740 144.0926
August 146.8783 142.3090 144.6447
September 146.9315 144.6548 145.5295
October 149.0634 145.1227 147.4803
November 148.3948 146.7325 147.5627
December 148.3180 146.0319 147.2180