YEARLY HIGH
965.5392 COP
YEARLY LOW
796.1580 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
877.7639 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,138,481 COP
2015 Average 20,664,635 COP
Yearly Trough Low 19,903,951 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,234,530.07 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

940.2297
799.6227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 844.1771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 911.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±76.4043
January Spread (Stable) ±28.9911

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 30.9455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.9455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (August) 921.1864
2015 Avg (August) 859.4602

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