YEARLY HIGH
2.8682 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.3781 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6654 LAK

2016 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.8682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 2.3781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4901 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4839 to the December average rate of 2.7095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8682 was down 16.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4359, 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 14,341,107 LAK
2015 Average 14,975,173 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 11,890,641 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,450,466.13 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8073
2.3861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LAK 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 2.6067, compared to 2.7240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2302 LAK (High: 2.8682 / Low: 2.6380). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0776 LAK (High: 2.4558 / Low: 2.3781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2302
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0776

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 0.1471 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.7108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6112 (-18.40%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.7108
2015 Avg (May) 3.3220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5672 2.4167 2.4839
February 2.4558 2.3781 2.4212
March 2.7009 2.4957 2.6019
April 2.8302 2.6182 2.7073
May 2.8682 2.6380 2.7108
June 2.7731 2.6197 2.7153
July 2.7755 2.6259 2.7283
August 2.8256 2.6111 2.7395
September 2.8351 2.7232 2.7722
October 2.8182 2.7163 2.7708
November 2.7193 2.5743 2.6237
December 2.7492 2.6422 2.7095