YEARLY HIGH
0.5301 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4418 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4955 LBP

2016 COP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.5301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.4418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4606 to the December average rate of 0.5011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5301 was down 17.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6398, 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 2,650,283 LBP
2015 Average 2,777,598 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,209,097 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,185.78 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5235
0.4431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LBP 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 0.4845, compared to 0.5065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0401 LBP (High: 0.5267 / Low: 0.4867). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 LBP (High: 0.4567 / Low: 0.4418).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6190), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1148 (-18.55%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5042
2015 Avg (May) 0.6190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4751 0.4487 0.4606
February 0.4567 0.4418 0.4498
March 0.5004 0.4630 0.4829
April 0.5267 0.4867 0.5037
May 0.5301 0.4900 0.5042
June 0.5161 0.4873 0.5057
July 0.5177 0.4901 0.5093
August 0.5279 0.4880 0.5111
September 0.5283 0.5081 0.5168
October 0.5236 0.5038 0.5149
November 0.5049 0.4755 0.4856
December 0.5075 0.4883 0.5011