YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0173 GMD

2012 COP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0190 was up 16.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,796 GMD
2011 Average 76,290 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 73,947 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,848.94 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0188
0.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to GMD 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 GMD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0181).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0186) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+21.69%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0186
2011 Avg (October) 0.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0148 0.0161
February 0.0175 0.0165 0.0170
March 0.0175 0.0166 0.0173
April 0.0170 0.0164 0.0167
May 0.0172 0.0163 0.0169
June 0.0177 0.0165 0.0173
July 0.0178 0.0173 0.0176
August 0.0183 0.0172 0.0176
September 0.0185 0.0181 0.0183
October 0.0190 0.0183 0.0186
November 0.0186 0.0164 0.0170
December 0.0184 0.0166 0.0173