YEARLY HIGH
307.3211 COP
YEARLY LOW
267.7516 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.2561 COP

2017 BWP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 307.3211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 267.7516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.5695 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.5562 to the December average rate of 294.3791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 307.3211 was up 1.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 303.3000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,536,605 COP
2016 Average 1,400,497 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,338,758 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,847.32 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

298.6654
271.3872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 280.5362, compared to 289.9760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.5362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.9760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 19.4989 COP (High: 307.3211 / Low: 287.8221). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2797 COP (High: 298.5881 / Low: 293.3084).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.4989
July Spread (Stable) ±5.2797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.7805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 294.3791) against the same month in 2016 (average: 280.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9661 (+4.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 294.3791
2016 Avg (December) 280.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.6792 273.7537 277.5562
February 281.1450 270.8561 275.2903
March 288.6140 273.0685 284.4410
April 282.6090 267.7516 273.6604
May 286.0500 278.8709 282.1127
June 298.9517 281.7008 290.1565
July 298.5881 293.3084 296.3923
August 294.0712 287.1338 290.8938
September 294.1033 282.8735 286.9853
October 289.0602 279.2176 284.8022
November 290.8933 282.4178 286.4031
December 307.3211 287.8221 294.3791