2020 ZAR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

250.2096 COP

YEARLY LOW

204.3334 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.5908 COP

2020 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 250.2096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 204.3334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.8763 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.8222 to the December average rate of 232.9043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 250.2096 was up 4.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 240.2770, 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 12,510,482 COP

2019 Average 11,352,260 COP

Yearly Trough Low 10,216,668 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,293,814.27 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

239.9061

209.5019

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 221.6583, compared to 227.5232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.6583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.5232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 30.6252 COP (High: 250.2096 / Low: 219.5844). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6976 COP (High: 237.5287 / Low: 229.8311).

March Spread (Volatile) ±30.6252

October Spread (Stable) ±7.6976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 19.1325 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 232.2726) against the same month in 2019 (average: 217.2340), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0386 (+6.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 232.2726

2019 Avg (March) 217.2340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	234.6186	226.2101	229.8222
February	233.0948	222.2429	226.3161
March	250.2096	219.5844	232.2726
April	222.5640	206.2445	213.1401
May	217.6452	204.3334	212.0356
June	221.3149	210.8545	216.3632
July	224.3854	211.8885	217.6847
August	230.0598	211.7261	219.6266
September	231.8698	217.6307	224.3527
October	237.5287	229.8311	233.1985
November	243.1171	232.1269	237.3724
December	239.6458	226.1220	232.9043