YEARLY HIGH
1.2922 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.1678 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2397 COP

2013 LBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.2922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.1678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1244 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1757 to the December average rate of 1.2842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2922 was up 0.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,461 COP
2012 Average 5,970 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,839 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.88 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2951
1.1649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 1.2131, compared to 1.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0483 COP (High: 1.2600 / Low: 1.2117). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 COP (High: 1.2561 / Low: 1.2445).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0483
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2842) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+7.88%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2842
2012 Avg (December) 1.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1842 1.1678 1.1757
February 1.2065 1.1804 1.1904
March 1.2153 1.1950 1.2043
April 1.2257 1.2062 1.2157
May 1.2600 1.2117 1.2287
June 1.2849 1.2453 1.2635
July 1.2752 1.2423 1.2581
August 1.2847 1.2394 1.2606
September 1.2915 1.2514 1.2717
October 1.2561 1.2445 1.2483
November 1.2835 1.2557 1.2754
December 1.2922 1.2772 1.2842