YEARLY HIGH
10.6097 STD
YEARLY LOW
9.1876 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8944 STD

2013 COP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the COP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 10.6097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 9.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4221 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4352 to the December average rate of 9.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.6097 was down 6.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.3253, 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 53,048,608 STD
2012 Average 53,246,420 STD
Yearly Trough Low 45,938,219 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,110,389.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.5514
9.1572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to STD 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 10.2271, compared to 9.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.5729 STD (High: 9.9187 / Low: 9.3458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1631 STD (High: 9.6619 / Low: 9.4988).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5729
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4330 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.4352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.2761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1591 (+1.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.4352
2012 Avg (January) 10.2761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6097 10.1841 10.4352
February 10.3491 10.1011 10.2424
March 10.5579 10.2837 10.4290
April 10.5053 10.1524 10.3049
May 10.3627 9.9856 10.1920
June 9.9957 9.5079 9.7589
July 9.9908 9.7535 9.8767
August 9.9187 9.3458 9.6524
September 9.6619 9.4988 9.5603
October 9.6244 9.4229 9.5424
November 9.6180 9.3603 9.4655
December 9.3888 9.1876 9.2734