YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 AFN

2016 COP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0240 was down 3.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,142 AFN
2015 Average 112,179 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 100,777 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,364.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0234
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to AFN 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0214). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0202).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-5.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0229
2015 Avg (May) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0215 0.0203 0.0209
February 0.0208 0.0202 0.0205
March 0.0228 0.0210 0.0219
April 0.0239 0.0221 0.0229
May 0.0240 0.0223 0.0229
June 0.0236 0.0223 0.0232
July 0.0235 0.0223 0.0232
August 0.0235 0.0214 0.0228
September 0.0234 0.0225 0.0228
October 0.0229 0.0221 0.0225
November 0.0220 0.0210 0.0213
December 0.0224 0.0216 0.0221