YEARLY HIGH
1.4920 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.1500 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2847 COP

2012 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3420 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4232 to the December average rate of 1.1760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4920 was down 13.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,460 COP
2011 Average 7,650 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,750 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,710.15 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4480
1.1513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.3442, compared to 1.2251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.1100 COP (High: 1.3840 / Low: 1.2740). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 COP (High: 1.3754 / Low: 1.3488).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1100
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0581 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.4232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2258 (-13.69%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.4232
2011 Avg (January) 1.6491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4920 1.3933 1.4232
February 1.3881 1.3604 1.3705
March 1.3754 1.3488 1.3597
April 1.3840 1.2740 1.3476
May 1.3312 1.2600 1.2895
June 1.3129 1.2584 1.2749
July 1.2716 1.2312 1.2499
August 1.2727 1.2347 1.2509
September 1.2689 1.2132 1.2393
October 1.2375 1.2076 1.2169
November 1.2400 1.1948 1.2175
December 1.2045 1.1500 1.1760