YEARLY HIGH
508.1948 COP
YEARLY LOW
390.8311 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
448.2795 COP

2020 SBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 508.1948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 390.8311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.3637 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.7575 to the December average rate of 430.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 508.1948 was up 18.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 427.7721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,540,974 COP
2019 Average 2,000,050 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,954,155 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586,818.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

485.2319
391.9871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 444.2091, compared to 452.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.2091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 452.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 105.1000 COP (High: 508.1948 / Low: 403.0947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6970 COP (High: 477.3916 / Low: 466.6946).

March Spread (Volatile) ±105.1000
October Spread (Stable) ±10.6970

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 25.9211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 468.5538) against the same month in 2019 (average: 384.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +83.8933 (+21.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 468.5538
2019 Avg (March) 384.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.6518 390.8311 399.7575
February 422.9575 407.7066 412.7526
March 508.1948 403.0947 468.5538
April 495.0751 460.9279 477.4615
May 481.8882 444.3500 462.4786
June 455.7061 426.7724 444.2509
July 453.4767 430.9775 438.6042
August 466.8866 452.1051 457.9152
September 476.1573 441.4769 458.6110
October 477.3916 466.6946 471.8778
November 479.7936 447.8045 456.5059
December 443.8590 423.1336 430.5848