YEARLY HIGH
250.0074 COP
YEARLY LOW
186.0290 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.3596 COP

2016 ARS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 250.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 186.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.9784 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.9219 to the December average rate of 190.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 250.0074 was down 28.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 347.6595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,250,037 COP
2015 Average 1,482,973 COP
Yearly Trough Low 930,145 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319,891.84 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

247.1021
184.9389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 218.4163, compared to 196.3029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.4163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.3029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 29.9829 COP (High: 239.4060 / Low: 209.4231). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8173 COP (High: 205.6266 / Low: 196.8093).

February Spread (Volatile) ±29.9829
November Spread (Stable) ±8.8173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.4543 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.4543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 241.9219) against the same month in 2015 (average: 278.9511), the exchange rate shifted by -37.0293 (-13.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 241.9219
2015 Avg (January) 278.9511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.0074 234.8837 241.9219
February 239.4060 209.4231 227.1410
March 217.4223 204.9750 209.6868
April 213.7679 200.5786 208.2083
May 220.8038 199.8447 212.1785
June 222.3893 194.4408 211.3616
July 205.1171 194.3788 199.0749
August 208.0477 191.6763 199.1738
September 199.0278 187.9017 193.5040
October 197.3645 188.2664 193.0629
November 205.6266 196.8093 202.8826
December 195.5059 186.0290 190.1192