YEARLY HIGH
0.5556 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.3880 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4937 CDF

2017 COP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1677 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4132 to the December average rate of 0.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5556 was up 39.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3995, 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 2,778,188 CDF
2016 Average 1,590,652 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,939,841 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 838,347.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5484
0.4010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to CDF 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 0.4601, compared to 0.5272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0566 CDF (High: 0.5446 / Low: 0.4880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 CDF (High: 0.5382 / Low: 0.5211).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2054 (+62.11%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5361
2016 Avg (August) 0.3307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4319 0.3880 0.4132
February 0.4521 0.4245 0.4424
March 0.4703 0.4399 0.4525
April 0.4937 0.4695 0.4785
May 0.4922 0.4696 0.4834
June 0.4999 0.4782 0.4909
July 0.5446 0.4880 0.5127
August 0.5556 0.5221 0.5361
September 0.5397 0.5208 0.5348
October 0.5419 0.5138 0.5302
November 0.5309 0.5099 0.5217
December 0.5382 0.5211 0.5279