YEARLY HIGH
0.5780 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.4942 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5327 CDF

2021 COP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0838 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5655 to the December average rate of 0.5038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5780 was down 0.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5794, 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 2,889,937 CDF
2020 Average 2,514,291 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,470,994 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418,943.01 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5717
0.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to CDF 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 0.5488, compared to 0.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0375 CDF (High: 0.5329 / Low: 0.4954). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 CDF (High: 0.5353 / Low: 0.5245).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5655) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0559 (+10.98%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5655
2020 Avg (January) 0.5095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5780 0.5471 0.5655
February 0.5668 0.5482 0.5572
March 0.5647 0.5329 0.5504
April 0.5523 0.5359 0.5460
May 0.5435 0.5187 0.5342
June 0.5549 0.5259 0.5393
July 0.5322 0.5090 0.5207
August 0.5189 0.4968 0.5120
September 0.5291 0.5158 0.5209
October 0.5353 0.5245 0.5292
November 0.5329 0.4954 0.5138
December 0.5150 0.4942 0.5038