YEARLY HIGH
199.1027 COP
YEARLY LOW
169.3231 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.5454 COP

2021 MXN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 199.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 169.3231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7796 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8045 to the December average rate of 190.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 199.1027 was up 7.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 184.9959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,955,134 COP
2020 Average 8,609,062 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,466,154 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,488,979.95 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

195.3497
171.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 179.4710, compared to 189.6199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.4710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.6199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 13.4540 COP (High: 197.6852 / Low: 184.2313). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7757 COP (High: 185.8478 / Low: 179.0721).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.4540
April Spread (Stable) ±6.7757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 6.2001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 193.4037) against the same month in 2020 (average: 170.6742), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7296 (+13.32%).

2021 Avg (August) 193.4037
2020 Avg (August) 170.6742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.9933 170.4564 174.8045
February 178.5857 171.3658 175.0727
March 182.6047 169.3231 173.9445
April 185.8478 179.0721 181.6422
May 191.2068 184.0678 187.0846
June 190.7648 180.1549 184.2773
July 196.6071 187.2276 191.8205
August 199.1027 189.6298 193.4037
September 193.6397 185.8916 190.8481
October 187.3274 180.4590 184.6480
November 190.5372 179.8548 186.8901
December 197.6852 184.2313 190.1089