YEARLY HIGH
0.5832 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.4547 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5311 BIF

2016 COP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.5832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.4547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1285 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4762 to the December average rate of 0.5564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5832 was down 12.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6664, 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 2,916,099 BIF
2015 Average 2,885,990 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,273,709 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,390.22 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5804
0.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to BIF 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 0.5031, compared to 0.5591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0762 BIF (High: 0.5770 / Low: 0.5008). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BIF (High: 0.4738 / Low: 0.4547).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0762
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.5699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0629 (+12.41%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.5699
2015 Avg (September) 0.5070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4913 0.4620 0.4762
February 0.4738 0.4547 0.4649
March 0.5191 0.4815 0.4997
April 0.5440 0.4996 0.5187
May 0.5443 0.5072 0.5207
June 0.5770 0.5008 0.5380
July 0.5667 0.5384 0.5592
August 0.5812 0.5360 0.5628
September 0.5832 0.5587 0.5699
October 0.5797 0.5563 0.5688
November 0.5583 0.5264 0.5376
December 0.5643 0.5406 0.5564