YEARLY HIGH
0.6355 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.4858 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5458 COP

2020 PYG to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.6355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.4858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1498 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5087 to the December average rate of 0.4979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6355 was up 10.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,178 COP
2019 Average 2,630 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,429 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748.78 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6212
0.4867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.5617, compared to 0.5298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1073 COP (High: 0.6355 / Low: 0.5283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 COP (High: 0.5541 / Low: 0.5363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1073
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5906) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0798 (+15.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5906
2019 Avg (March) 0.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5241 0.4977 0.5087
February 0.5352 0.5156 0.5222
March 0.6355 0.5283 0.5906
April 0.6288 0.5941 0.6100
May 0.6115 0.5575 0.5858
June 0.5664 0.5349 0.5528
July 0.5499 0.5214 0.5297
August 0.5550 0.5370 0.5439
September 0.5569 0.5227 0.5373
October 0.5541 0.5363 0.5463
November 0.5508 0.5112 0.5238
December 0.5197 0.4858 0.4979