2016 BRL to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BRL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BRL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 965.5392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 796.1580.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.3812 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 811.3399 to the December average rate of 897.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 965.5392 was up 4.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 928.3693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BRL 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 844.1771, compared to 911.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.1736 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 76.4043 COP (High: 965.5392 / Low: 889.1349). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.9911 COP (High: 825.1491 / Low: 796.1580).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 30.9455 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 921.1864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 859.4602), the exchange rate shifted by +61.7262 (+7.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 825.1491 | 796.1580 | 811.3399 |
| February | 865.2294 | 823.5245 | 845.2778 |
| March | 884.4093 | 827.2552 | 846.7272 |
| April | 873.2651 | 824.9348 | 843.7247 |
| May | 858.2023 | 815.9780 | 846.5804 |
| June | 913.5761 | 855.2993 | 871.4125 |
| July | 945.6463 | 888.4745 | 905.6267 |
| August | 965.5392 | 889.1349 | 921.1864 |
| September | 913.4196 | 882.5441 | 897.5268 |
| October | 945.2168 | 881.3819 | 917.6850 |
| November | 950.2886 | 904.0792 | 928.5125 |
| December | 925.2507 | 877.2383 | 897.5670 |