YEARLY HIGH
1848.3912 COP
YEARLY LOW
1545.0906 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1704.3828 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,241,956 COP
2016 Average 8,631,026 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,725,453 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,516,503.33 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1833.9173
1542.3393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1616.6307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1792.1349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±123.2691
July Spread (Stable) ±36.6851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 1809.6192
2016 Avg (December) 1621.9228

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