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