YEARLY HIGH
240.2770 COP
YEARLY LOW
212.6241 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.0274 COP

2019 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 240.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 212.6241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6529 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.7374 to the December average rate of 234.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 240.2770 was down 4.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 250.5989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,013,851 COP
2018 Average 11,201,198 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,631,203 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382,647.44 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

236.4016
215.4914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 224.6472, compared to 229.4077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.4077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 15.7529 COP (High: 239.2377 / Low: 223.4847). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3176 COP (High: 232.1161 / Low: 225.7985).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.7529
September Spread (Stable) ±6.3176

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.4964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 234.6591) against the same month in 2018 (average: 225.5864), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0727 (+4.02%).

2019 Avg (December) 234.6591
2018 Avg (December) 225.5864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.2660 223.7316 228.7374
February 233.3137 218.9998 225.7304
March 221.5344 212.6241 217.2340
April 227.2690 220.9451 223.3396
May 233.9404 223.0078 229.3372
June 232.3871 218.4965 223.5045
July 231.7295 224.7692 228.0370
August 231.3352 218.6272 224.3095
September 232.1161 225.7985 228.5237
October 236.6816 224.3111 230.7630
November 239.2377 223.4847 230.1539
December 240.2770 230.9336 234.6591