YEARLY HIGH
184.9959 COP
YEARLY LOW
156.2445 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.2145 COP

2020 MXN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 184.9959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 156.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7513 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.0857 to the December average rate of 173.5764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 184.9959 was up 2.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 180.4065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,249,793 COP
2019 Average 8,521,377 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,812,226 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437,567.46 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

182.5677
161.1617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 170.8083, compared to 173.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.8083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.0065 COP (High: 184.5021 / Low: 161.4955). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2966 COP (High: 182.4672 / Low: 175.1707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.0065
October Spread (Stable) ±7.2966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.0502 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 180.7838) against the same month in 2019 (average: 162.4686), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3152 (+11.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 180.7838
2019 Avg (February) 162.4686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.4977 171.2708 176.0857
February 184.9959 176.8054 180.7838
March 184.5021 161.4955 173.9737
April 169.6911 158.7772 163.9235
May 169.5232 156.2445 164.2331
June 170.8667 161.9066 165.8500
July 168.8962 158.5980 162.9456
August 175.9319 164.3802 170.6742
September 177.2003 168.0628 173.4599
October 182.4672 175.1707 180.4235
November 184.0244 176.6931 180.6443
December 178.0187 170.0025 173.5764