YEARLY HIGH
6.6531 STD
YEARLY LOW
5.2680 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8502 STD

2020 COP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.6531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 5.2680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3851 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5138 to the December average rate of 5.9711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.6531 was down 2.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8374, 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 33,265,659 STD
2019 Average 32,518,470 STD
Yearly Trough Low 26,339,938 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,925,720.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.6175
5.3738
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 5.9859, compared to 5.7144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1380 STD (High: 6.4060 / Low: 5.2680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1495 STD (High: 5.5696 / Low: 5.4200).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1380
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7182 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.5138) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.6545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1407 (-2.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.5138
2019 Avg (January) 6.6545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6531 6.3042 6.5138
February 6.5394 6.3042 6.4407
March 6.4060 5.2680 5.7225
April 5.7613 5.3598 5.5588
May 5.9523 5.5319 5.7298
June 6.1894 5.8096 5.9500
July 6.0668 5.7129 5.9731
August 5.7444 5.4348 5.5856
September 5.7476 5.4170 5.5899
October 5.5696 5.4200 5.4775
November 5.8007 5.4347 5.6895
December 6.1052 5.8542 5.9711