YEARLY HIGH
516.8345 COP
YEARLY LOW
468.2298 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
479.1957 COP

2012 SAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 516.8345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 468.2298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.6046 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 492.8455 to the December average rate of 477.9620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 516.8345 was down 2.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 527.7760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,584,172 COP
2011 Average 2,463,822 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,341,149 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,023.25 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

495.0678
468.4000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 477.9178, compared to 480.4735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 477.9178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 480.4735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 34.9539 COP (High: 516.8345 / Low: 481.8806). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8927 COP (High: 487.5597 / Low: 483.6669).

January Spread (Volatile) ±34.9539
November Spread (Stable) ±3.8927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.5529 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 492.8455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 499.0573), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2118 (-1.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 492.8455
2011 Avg (January) 499.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 516.8345 481.8806 492.8455
February 479.9643 472.3457 475.2926
March 474.3294 468.3777 470.6223
April 477.8547 469.1957 472.4937
May 491.6986 468.2298 478.5589
June 489.7422 471.6359 477.6940
July 480.0327 472.8424 475.7740
August 488.0492 474.6672 481.4060
September 486.8166 477.2056 480.9212
October 488.2200 478.7200 481.3212
November 487.5597 483.6669 485.4567
December 484.6271 471.0861 477.9620