YEARLY HIGH
2.8884 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2.6555 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7865 LAK

2017 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 2.8884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 2.6555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2328 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7629 to the December average rate of 2.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8884 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8682, 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 14,441,800 LAK
2016 Average 13,331,366 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 13,277,734 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164,066.10 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8593
2.6994
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 2.7892, compared to 2.7837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1809 LAK (High: 2.8586 / Low: 2.6776). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 LAK (High: 2.8114 / Low: 2.7521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1809
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.8287) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1213 (+4.48%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.8287
2016 Avg (April) 2.7073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8160 2.6964 2.7629
February 2.8707 2.7375 2.8259
March 2.8586 2.6776 2.7639
April 2.8884 2.7638 2.8287
May 2.8469 2.7052 2.7817
June 2.8409 2.6997 2.7719
July 2.7625 2.6555 2.7128
August 2.8387 2.7436 2.7870
September 2.8730 2.7816 2.8460
October 2.8567 2.7346 2.8109
November 2.7976 2.7130 2.7617
December 2.8114 2.7521 2.7842