YEARLY HIGH
3803.0556 COP
YEARLY LOW
3179.0407 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3588.1896 COP

2026 USD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the USD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 3803.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 3179.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 624.0149 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3691.9952 to the December average rate of 3272.6264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3803.0556 was down 14.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 4458.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,015,278 COP
2025 Average 20,254,715 COP
Yearly Trough Low 15,895,203 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,120,074.64 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3754.1733
3228.8494
JanuMarcMayJuly

USD 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 3640.7834, compared to 3272.6264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 368.1570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3640.7834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3272.6264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 254.3298 COP (High: 3433.3705 / Low: 3179.0407). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.2416 COP (High: 3659.0639 / Low: 3619.8223).

July Spread (Volatile) ±254.3298
May Spread (Stable) ±39.2416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 230.8220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -230.8220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3710.3963) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4133.6382), the exchange rate shifted by -423.2419 (-10.24%).

2026 Avg (March) 3710.3963
2025 Avg (March) 4133.6382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3775.8485 3566.5143 3691.9952
February 3758.8731 3620.3374 3679.9116
March 3803.0556 3636.6779 3710.3963
April 3687.8827 3554.1730 3618.1317
May 3659.0639 3619.8223 3640.8174
June 3639.7164 3424.4368 3503.4484
July 3433.3705 3179.0407 3272.6264