YEARLY HIGH
249.4965 COP
YEARLY LOW
206.0161 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.7572 COP

2020 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 249.4965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 206.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.4804 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.6157 to the December average rate of 232.4279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 249.4965 was up 4.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 239.8758, 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 1,247,483 COP
2019 Average 1,135,536 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,030,081 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217,401.85 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

239.6567
209.2729
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 222.1742, compared to 227.3402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.1742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.3402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 28.4756 COP (High: 249.4965 / Low: 221.0209). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4427 COP (High: 237.4130 / Low: 229.9704).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.4756
October Spread (Stable) ±7.4427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 19.1645 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 233.0737) against the same month in 2019 (average: 217.7035), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3702 (+7.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 233.0737
2019 Avg (March) 217.7035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 234.3834 226.5905 230.6157
February 232.0503 222.6514 227.3226
March 249.4965 221.0209 233.0737
April 229.0910 206.0161 213.9092
May 215.9159 207.4485 211.8048
June 222.3190 210.8279 216.3194
July 225.0181 211.9568 217.7674
August 230.2224 211.4171 219.8642
September 230.3931 217.0475 224.0822
October 237.4130 229.9704 232.7748
November 243.3624 232.8158 237.1247
December 240.3121 225.7411 232.4279