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Colombian peso decouples from peers amid January volatility
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Continuing its strong revaluation trend earlier in January—where it led emerging currencies with gains over 4% through January 22—the Colombian peso depreciated 1.36% on January 28, 2026, diverging from appreciating regional peers like the Brazilian real and Mexican peso. Despite the daily drop, it holds a 3.5% monthly gain amid global volatility and commodity rebounds.
Colombia's sovereign bonds at two, three, five and 10 years show some of the highest yields among emerging markets, according to market data as of May 12, 2026.