YEARLY HIGH
1365.6583 COP
YEARLY LOW
1054.6280 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1187.0511 COP

2023 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1365.6583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1054.6280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 311.0303 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1293.5042 to the December average rate of 1085.7032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1365.6583 was down 2.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 1395.1958, 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 6,828,291 COP
2022 Average 5,842,164 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,273,140 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,555,151.31 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1337.9652
1062.7703
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 1259.6061, compared to 1114.4960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 145.1101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1259.6061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1114.4960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 134.8072 COP (High: 1365.6583 / Low: 1230.8511). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.1442 COP (High: 1126.9236 / Low: 1087.7794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±134.8072
November Spread (Stable) ±39.1442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 93.4538 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -93.4538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1293.5042) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1098.7624), the exchange rate shifted by +194.7418 (+17.72%).

2023 Avg (January) 1293.5042
2022 Avg (January) 1098.7624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1365.6583 1230.8511 1293.5042
February 1362.6997 1257.1971 1315.0323
March 1337.5440 1265.6464 1304.6604
April 1289.1932 1206.2382 1243.8780
May 1286.6037 1205.4180 1247.0077
June 1214.7655 1119.1186 1153.5540
July 1155.0740 1079.4881 1116.6905
August 1139.6207 1075.3688 1117.5696
September 1126.4229 1071.7703 1100.9264
October 1193.9332 1119.6852 1158.6195
November 1126.9236 1087.7794 1107.4671
December 1106.6049 1054.6280 1085.7032