2017 BAM to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1848.3912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1545.0906.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 303.3007 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1596.6876 to the December average rate of 1809.6192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1848.3912 was down 6.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1969.0736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BAM 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 1616.6307, compared to 1792.1349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 175.5042 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 123.2691 COP (High: 1781.7535 / Low: 1658.4845). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.6851 COP (High: 1804.3882 / Low: 1767.7031).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 31.0275 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1809.6192) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1621.9228), the exchange rate shifted by +187.6964 (+11.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1635.1491 | 1574.8004 | 1596.6876 |
| February | 1610.7668 | 1549.2232 | 1566.6374 |
| March | 1629.6265 | 1565.6707 | 1606.7495 |
| April | 1644.6833 | 1545.0906 | 1575.7220 |
| May | 1679.1705 | 1623.4513 | 1654.1680 |
| June | 1781.7535 | 1658.4845 | 1699.8197 |
| July | 1804.3882 | 1767.7031 | 1787.6209 |
| August | 1811.2525 | 1767.6661 | 1793.8907 |
| September | 1810.6915 | 1762.2266 | 1777.1950 |
| October | 1820.2228 | 1739.2648 | 1777.0383 |
| November | 1830.9981 | 1789.8792 | 1807.4455 |
| December | 1848.3912 | 1791.9897 | 1809.6192 |