2026 XAU to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16716461.1757 COP

YEARLY LOW

3554.1730 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

7445535.2514 COP

2026 XAU to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 16716461.1757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 3554.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16712907.0027 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3691.9952 to the December average rate of 12563543.2953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 340191.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16716461.1757 was up 374827.52% 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 XAU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 83,582,305,878 COP

2025 Average 20,254,715 COP

Yearly Trough Low 17,770,865 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,564,535,013.29 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18099326.3286

-1641378.8536

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAU 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 5611346.6037, compared to 12948101.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7336754.5911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5611346.6037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12948101.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16712907.0027 COP (High: 16716461.1757 / Low: 3554.1730). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 138.5357 COP (High: 3758.8731 / Low: 3620.3374).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16712907.0027

February Spread (Stable) ±138.5357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1632861.0769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1632861.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2381323.2690) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4269.9957), the exchange rate shifted by +2377053.2733 (+55668.75%).

2026 Avg (April) 2381323.2690

2025 Avg (April) 4269.9957

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	16716461.1757	3554.1730	2381323.2690
May	16703531.5491	16228617.2825	16454267.5634
June	16438065.3193	13716263.9832	14821406.4865
July	14046360.9899	12852113.5891	13332659.0942
August	12604172.7088	12542790.4752	12563543.2953