YEARLY HIGH
0.5341 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4874 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5116 LBP

2017 COP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.5341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.4874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5132 to the December average rate of 0.5072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5341 was up 0.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5301, 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 2,670,557 LBP
2016 Average 2,478,258 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,437,016 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,541.09 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5272
0.4931
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 0.5164, compared to 0.5069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0302 LBP (High: 0.5237 / Low: 0.4935). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 LBP (High: 0.5123 / Low: 0.5004).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+4.11%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5244
2016 Avg (April) 0.5037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5209 0.5015 0.5132
February 0.5323 0.5140 0.5243
March 0.5265 0.5010 0.5119
April 0.5341 0.5130 0.5244
May 0.5250 0.5058 0.5156
June 0.5237 0.4935 0.5089
July 0.5043 0.4874 0.4960
August 0.5164 0.4995 0.5071
September 0.5267 0.5049 0.5174
October 0.5190 0.4973 0.5111
November 0.5103 0.4925 0.5024
December 0.5123 0.5004 0.5072