2016 AFN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |