YEARLY HIGH
273.1634 COP
YEARLY LOW
224.2875 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.5210 COP

2021 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 273.1634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 224.2875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.8759 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.4884 to the December average rate of 250.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 273.1634 was up 9.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 249.2560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,365,817 COP
2020 Average 1,123,885 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,121,437 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,379.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

270.2637
227.9634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 249.6164, compared to 257.4255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.6164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.4255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 20.3515 COP (High: 273.1634 / Low: 252.8119). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8976 COP (High: 269.0983 / Low: 260.2006).

September Spread (Volatile) ±20.3515
July Spread (Stable) ±8.8976

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 8.4440 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 262.3514) against the same month in 2020 (average: 224.0684), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2830 (+17.09%).

2021 Avg (September) 262.3514
2020 Avg (September) 224.0684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 237.7586 224.2875 231.4884
February 247.2043 234.7540 240.6553
March 249.5280 233.0256 240.9320
April 260.7324 247.0336 252.2175
May 271.9703 257.7034 265.6668
June 272.7721 259.3927 266.7387
July 269.0983 260.2006 263.8691
August 271.8037 252.5745 262.3628
September 273.1634 252.8119 262.3514
October 260.1908 247.2458 253.9074
November 258.1821 244.4745 251.7903
December 257.8303 243.3712 250.2723