YEARLY HIGH
292.9175 COP
YEARLY LOW
206.0640 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.0521 COP

2023 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 292.9175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 206.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.8535 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.6318 to the December average rate of 212.3753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 292.9175 was up 1.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 288.8035, 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 1,464,588 COP
2022 Average 1,299,285 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,030,320 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,267.42 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

282.0407
205.1346
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 252.9292, compared to 217.1750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.7542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.9292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.1750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 32.9314 COP (High: 255.2892 / Low: 222.3578). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3720 COP (High: 229.0826 / Low: 219.7106).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.9314
June Spread (Stable) ±9.3720

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 14.1445 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 275.6318) against the same month in 2022 (average: 258.5387), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0931 (+6.61%).

2023 Avg (January) 275.6318
2022 Avg (January) 258.5387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.9175 260.7850 275.6318
February 274.3010 258.7746 267.9101
March 266.8575 255.0795 260.6930
April 263.2804 241.9788 250.1490
May 255.2892 222.3578 238.6678
June 229.0826 219.7106 224.5233
July 227.9355 218.1140 223.1256
August 223.1590 208.1192 216.8784
September 219.4089 206.0640 211.5435
October 225.1912 212.9843 221.3640
November 223.5839 209.2968 217.7631
December 219.1653 206.7580 212.3753