2026 ZAR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

236.0996 COP

YEARLY LOW

190.1487 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.7246 COP

2026 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 236.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 190.1487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9508 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.5412 to the December average rate of 198.9425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 236.0996 was down 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 236.9434, 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 11,804,980 COP

2025 Average 11,324,222 COP

Yearly Trough Low 9,507,437 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,297,542.24 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

232.9576

195.8502

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 222.0216, compared to 198.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.0216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 21.8909 COP (High: 224.2933 / Low: 202.4024). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6689 COP (High: 224.2782 / Low: 216.6093).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.8909

May Spread (Stable) ±7.6689

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 14.2658 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 229.8654) against the same month in 2025 (average: 223.3782), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4872 (+2.90%).

2026 Avg (February) 229.8654

2025 Avg (February) 223.3782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.9242	221.6259	226.5412
February	236.0996	224.0558	229.8654
March	234.9083	213.7158	221.3742
April	224.5136	213.8324	218.5071
May	224.2782	216.6093	222.6332
June	224.2933	202.4024	213.2083
July	209.1846	190.1487	198.9425