YEARLY HIGH
49.6144 COP
YEARLY LOW
41.6174 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0354 COP

2016 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 49.6144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 41.6174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9970 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8217 to the December average rate of 45.3213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.6144 was down 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.1824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 248,072 COP
2015 Average 223,545 COP
Yearly Trough Low 208,087 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,984.86 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

49.2846
42.6108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 45.4683, compared to 44.6024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.1808 COP (High: 46.7076 / Low: 42.5269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4849 COP (High: 49.6144 / Low: 48.1294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.1808
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 3.0942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 48.7285) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.2134), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5151 (+15.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 48.7285
2015 Avg (February) 42.2134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.1963 46.4256 47.8217
February 49.6144 48.1294 48.7285
March 47.5512 43.8834 45.6343
April 45.2159 41.9020 43.7824
May 44.7641 41.6174 43.6446
June 44.9300 42.4046 43.1985
July 44.7448 42.5429 43.1669
August 46.7076 42.5269 43.9229
September 44.5331 42.7253 43.8051
October 45.3371 43.6879 44.4978
November 47.5952 45.3836 46.9004
December 46.3737 44.7145 45.3213