YEARLY HIGH
4.3106 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.1113 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4465 COP

2020 LBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 4.3106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 2.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1993 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1876 to the December average rate of 2.2858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3106 was up 85.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3228, 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 21,553 COP
2019 Average 10,861 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,557 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,996.45 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6660
2.1441
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 2.4434, compared to 2.4496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.9289 COP (High: 4.3106 / Low: 2.3817). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 COP (High: 2.5599 / Low: 2.4910).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9289
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 2.4730) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3501 (+16.49%).

2020 Avg (July) 2.4730
2019 Avg (July) 2.1229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2590 2.1113 2.1876
February 2.3075 2.2267 2.2520
March 3.8776 2.2762 2.6129
April 2.7100 2.5301 2.6225
May 2.6351 2.4491 2.5451
June 2.5102 2.2478 2.4401
July 4.3106 2.3817 2.4730
August 2.5531 2.4581 2.4990
September 2.5649 2.4118 2.4765
October 2.5599 2.4910 2.5310
November 2.5600 2.3800 2.4322
December 2.3557 2.2415 2.2858