YEARLY HIGH
1154.0100 COP
YEARLY LOW
890.0571 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1013.4445 COP

2020 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1154.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 890.0571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 263.9529 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 909.3469 to the December average rate of 950.8397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1154.0100 was up 19.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 963.1610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,770,050 COP
2019 Average 4,505,174 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,450,285 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,319,764.48 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1108.1438
891.2744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1012.5168, compared to 1014.3722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1012.5168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1014.3722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 208.5260 COP (High: 1154.0100 / Low: 945.4840). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.3156 COP (High: 1063.1695 / Low: 1035.8538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±208.5260
October Spread (Stable) ±27.3156

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 61.1229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.1229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1065.3697) against the same month in 2019 (average: 858.6645), the exchange rate shifted by +206.7052 (+24.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 1065.3697
2019 Avg (March) 858.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 939.3216 890.0571 909.3469
February 958.8009 925.0150 935.6466
March 1154.0100 945.4840 1065.3697
April 1130.0395 1051.1500 1090.0714
May 1094.7835 1016.2553 1057.1933
June 1042.4077 978.4749 1017.4727
July 1027.8978 990.1623 1002.3416
August 1059.9473 1022.3272 1038.0514
September 1066.3573 1002.2819 1030.3619
October 1063.1695 1035.8538 1052.6762
November 1063.3257 989.6124 1011.9626
December 979.4157 933.6832 950.8397