YEARLY HIGH
0.4044 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3522 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3807 KRW

2016 COP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.3522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3662 to the December average rate of 0.3934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4044 was down 12.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4647, 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 2,021,913 KRW
2015 Average 2,077,898 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,761,123 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,790.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3964
0.3600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to KRW 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 0.3792, compared to 0.3822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0321 KRW (High: 0.3903 / Low: 0.3582). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 KRW (High: 0.3839 / Low: 0.3748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+8.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3934
2015 Avg (December) 0.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3714 0.3546 0.3662
February 0.3752 0.3522 0.3630
March 0.3839 0.3748 0.3789
April 0.3985 0.3728 0.3830
May 0.4008 0.3855 0.3922
June 0.4016 0.3839 0.3915
July 0.3924 0.3626 0.3849
August 0.3903 0.3582 0.3763
September 0.3852 0.3743 0.3800
October 0.3895 0.3755 0.3843
November 0.3801 0.3698 0.3742
December 0.4044 0.3786 0.3934