YEARLY HIGH
1118.5039 COP
YEARLY LOW
863.8673 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
983.3068 COP

2020 SAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1118.5039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 863.8673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 254.6366 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 882.5331 to the December average rate of 922.9876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1118.5039 was up 19.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 935.0811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,592,519 COP
2019 Average 4,373,442 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,319,336 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,273,182.95 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1072.8672
865.2300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 981.8802, compared to 984.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 981.8802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 984.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 201.0216 COP (High: 1118.5039 / Low: 917.4823). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.3879 COP (High: 1032.0228 / Low: 1005.6349).

March Spread (Volatile) ±201.0216
October Spread (Stable) ±26.3879

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 59.4420 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.4420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1032.9510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 833.5930), the exchange rate shifted by +199.3580 (+23.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 1032.9510
2019 Avg (March) 833.5930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 911.6108 863.8673 882.5331
February 930.5698 897.8187 908.1315
March 1118.5039 917.4823 1032.9510
April 1093.5374 1016.8312 1055.5641
May 1061.2411 986.5579 1024.8656
June 1011.6174 949.4233 987.2357
July 997.8691 960.9829 972.9750
August 1028.8662 992.3155 1008.0024
September 1035.1148 972.9825 1000.1823
October 1032.0228 1005.6349 1021.8232
November 1032.3082 960.6765 982.4296
December 950.7714 906.1346 922.9876