YEARLY HIGH
2.1991 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.7146 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8920 COP

2016 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 2.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.7146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4844 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1005 to the December average rate of 1.7974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1991 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,995 COP
2015 Average 8,766 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,573 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,422.15 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1907
1.7152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.9943, compared to 1.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2637 COP (High: 1.9969 / Low: 1.7332). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0725 COP (High: 1.7975 / Low: 1.7249).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2637
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0725

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 0.1492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.1511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6078 (+39.39%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.1511
2015 Avg (February) 1.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1647 2.0356 2.1005
February 2.1991 2.1107 2.1511
March 2.0769 1.9264 2.0019
April 2.0015 1.8381 1.9288
May 1.9718 1.8372 1.9212
June 1.9969 1.7332 1.8621
July 1.8573 1.7645 1.7888
August 1.8657 1.7207 1.7781
September 1.7900 1.7146 1.7548
October 1.7975 1.7249 1.7583
November 1.8997 1.7910 1.8606
December 1.8499 1.7720 1.7974