YEARLY HIGH
0.8578 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7773 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8378 LBP

2012 COP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.8578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8154 to the December average rate of 0.8401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8578 was down 0.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8636, 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 4,289,125 LBP
2011 Average 4,080,969 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,886,324 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402,800.63 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8570
0.8116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LBP 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 0.8405, compared to 0.8351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0562 LBP (High: 0.8335 / Low: 0.7773). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 LBP (High: 0.8301 / Low: 0.8225).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.8392) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.24%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.8392
2011 Avg (May) 0.8372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8335 0.7773 0.8154
February 0.8505 0.8366 0.8448
March 0.8574 0.8465 0.8532
April 0.8559 0.8401 0.8499
May 0.8578 0.8165 0.8392
June 0.8510 0.8197 0.8405
July 0.8497 0.8355 0.8433
August 0.8433 0.8238 0.8337
September 0.8400 0.8244 0.8341
October 0.8380 0.8216 0.8329
November 0.8301 0.8225 0.8265
December 0.8514 0.8276 0.8401