YEARLY HIGH
1035.2109 COP
YEARLY LOW
929.3233 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
982.8329 COP

2019 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1035.2109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 929.3233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.8876 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 946.4074 to the December average rate of 1007.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1035.2109 was up 5.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 982.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,176,055 COP
2018 Average 4,497,405 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,646,617 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529,438.06 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1031.8609
929.4838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 959.5618, compared to 1006.1040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.5422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 959.5618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1006.1040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 47.1404 COP (High: 1006.4556 / Low: 959.3152). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6537 COP (High: 944.9771 / Low: 929.3233).

June Spread (Volatile) ±47.1404
February Spread (Stable) ±15.6537

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.8081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1007.4538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 957.9577), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4961 (+5.17%).

2019 Avg (December) 1007.4538
2018 Avg (December) 957.9577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 973.4288 935.8738 946.4074
February 944.9771 929.3233 938.0153
March 959.4049 932.4091 945.8989
April 982.8680 939.8645 956.2654
May 1008.0940 976.6285 992.2960
June 1006.4556 959.3152 978.4880
July 1008.6753 964.4426 974.3434
August 1025.1005 985.5836 1008.0247
September 1029.4735 1001.0918 1012.6520
October 1034.4438 1005.9588 1023.3295
November 1034.8322 988.6891 1010.8210
December 1035.2109 988.4458 1007.4538