YEARLY HIGH
2397.4182 COP
YEARLY LOW
2132.9513 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2262.8025 COP

2021 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 2397.4182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 2132.9513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 264.4669 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2172.5333 to the December average rate of 2295.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2397.4182 was up 2.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 2331.6429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,987,091 COP
2020 Average 10,764,753 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,664,757 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,322,334.60 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2353.8794
2156.0473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2231.1625, compared to 2294.4425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.2800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2231.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2294.4425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 129.4910 COP (High: 2278.5778 / Low: 2149.0868). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.0668 COP (High: 2328.9877 / Low: 2268.9209).

March Spread (Volatile) ±129.4910
September Spread (Stable) ±60.0668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 61.5871 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.5871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 2337.3934) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2285.5326), the exchange rate shifted by +51.8608 (+2.27%).

2021 Avg (August) 2337.3934
2020 Avg (August) 2285.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2240.7812 2132.9513 2172.5333
February 2241.9669 2162.3508 2197.1738
March 2278.5778 2149.0868 2197.5586
April 2306.7645 2184.8136 2224.8357
May 2366.0692 2290.5340 2319.8591
June 2318.1501 2232.2971 2275.0144
July 2364.7171 2268.6668 2314.9813
August 2397.4182 2306.2830 2337.3934
September 2328.9877 2268.9209 2302.4373
October 2270.2345 2193.2359 2240.8502
November 2344.5770 2219.7710 2275.8625
December 2344.7373 2239.9489 2295.1301