YEARLY HIGH
42.3779 COP
YEARLY LOW
34.2026 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.6849 COP

2012 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 42.3779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 34.2026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1753 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0711 to the December average rate of 34.8221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.3779 was down 6.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 45.4118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,889 COP
2011 Average 208,964 COP
Yearly Trough Low 171,013 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,876.30 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.5960
34.2972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 37.4227, compared to 35.9470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.3419 COP (High: 42.3779 / Low: 39.0359). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5558 COP (High: 37.2525 / Low: 36.6966).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3419
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.0399 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 40.0711) against the same month in 2011 (average: 43.4981), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4269 (-7.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 40.0711
2011 Avg (January) 43.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.3779 39.0359 40.0711
February 38.8977 35.9799 37.0313
March 36.8708 35.7463 36.4936
April 37.0907 36.4644 36.6928
May 38.2215 36.3557 37.1436
June 38.0005 36.6700 37.1040
July 37.2525 36.6966 36.9344
August 37.7774 36.8964 37.3307
September 37.7517 35.3952 36.6386
October 35.4025 34.7924 35.1000
November 35.3829 34.2026 34.8560
December 35.5766 34.4565 34.8221