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