YEARLY HIGH
239.4556 COP
YEARLY LOW
203.3337 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.2891 COP

2012 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 239.4556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 203.3337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1218 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.6973 to the December average rate of 207.7743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 239.4556 was down 19.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 295.9740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,197,278 COP
2011 Average 1,280,449 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,016,669 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,609.22 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

235.3538
204.4211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 225.9893, compared to 212.5888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.4005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.9893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.5888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.9304 COP (High: 229.5724 / Low: 214.6420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2416 COP (High: 210.6413 / Low: 205.3997).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.9304
December Spread (Stable) ±5.2416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 230.6973) against the same month in 2011 (average: 270.9868), the exchange rate shifted by -40.2895 (-14.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 230.6973
2011 Avg (January) 270.9868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.4556 226.2957 230.6973
February 236.8429 229.9925 232.7761
March 236.3569 227.7583 232.1536
April 230.9337 223.3584 226.6141
May 229.5724 214.6420 220.1606
June 219.4175 209.6732 213.5343
July 219.6086 210.2877 216.2271
August 221.7346 214.2805 218.2904
September 221.3567 212.8195 217.6293
October 216.0143 203.4179 208.6129
November 211.1787 203.3337 206.9988
December 210.6413 205.3997 207.7743