YEARLY HIGH
0.8804 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.7779 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8211 COP

2012 MGA to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.8804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.7779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1025 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8322 to the December average rate of 0.7936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8804 was down 9.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,402 COP
2011 Average 4,572 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,889 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.40 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8672
0.7855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.8361, compared to 0.8060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0515 COP (High: 0.8684 / Low: 0.8169). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 COP (High: 0.8281 / Low: 0.8149).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.8604) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0580 (-6.32%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.8604
2011 Avg (May) 0.9184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8684 0.8169 0.8322
February 0.8342 0.8122 0.8208
March 0.8367 0.8161 0.8237
April 0.8574 0.8355 0.8427
May 0.8804 0.8393 0.8604
June 0.8681 0.8243 0.8371
July 0.8251 0.7779 0.7923
August 0.8141 0.7859 0.8024
September 0.8208 0.8068 0.8132
October 0.8281 0.8149 0.8215
November 0.8268 0.8029 0.8129
December 0.8094 0.7817 0.7936