YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 EGP

2016 COP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 156.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0065 was up 101.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0032, 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 32,684 EGP
2015 Average 14,172 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11,459 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,224.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0065
0.0020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to EGP 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 EGP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0061) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+153.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0061
2015 Avg (December) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0029 0.0024 0.0027
April 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
May 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
June 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
July 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
August 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
September 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
October 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
November 0.0059 0.0029 0.0050
December 0.0065 0.0058 0.0061