YEARLY HIGH
1708.7183 COP
YEARLY LOW
1422.8983 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1526.2095 COP

2016 BBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1708.7183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1422.8983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 285.8200 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1640.0077 to the December average rate of 1503.6769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1708.7183 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 1672.6484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,543,592 COP
2015 Average 6,861,783 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,114,492 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,429,100.06 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1699.5216
1438.5346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1561.5397, compared to 1490.8794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.6603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1561.5397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1490.8794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 125.3109 COP (High: 1631.7183 / Low: 1506.4075). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.2300 COP (High: 1708.7183 / Low: 1652.4883).

March Spread (Volatile) ±125.3109
February Spread (Stable) ±56.2300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 115.2348 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -115.2348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1677.7727) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1210.3184), the exchange rate shifted by +467.4544 (+38.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 1677.7727
2015 Avg (February) 1210.3184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1687.9250 1588.9158 1640.0077
February 1708.7183 1652.4883 1677.7727
March 1631.7183 1506.4075 1562.5380
April 1549.6775 1432.8375 1498.4063
May 1541.2283 1422.8983 1497.8267
June 1548.9600 1460.6259 1492.6870
July 1538.9608 1460.7775 1482.5715
August 1547.4150 1430.4992 1477.6269
September 1484.9983 1426.3383 1460.2835
October 1494.5667 1437.2250 1465.4397
November 1588.8583 1496.5317 1555.6777
December 1544.9258 1485.9708 1503.6769