YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0422 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 LKR

2016 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0514 was down 9.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0566, 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 256,949 LKR
2015 Average 249,836 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 211,022 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,926.65 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0509
0.0422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LKR 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 0.0467, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 LKR (High: 0.0492 / Low: 0.0444). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LKR (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0494).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0489) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-10.78%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0489
2015 Avg (May) 0.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0455 0.0427 0.0439
February 0.0438 0.0422 0.0430
March 0.0492 0.0444 0.0466
April 0.0509 0.0468 0.0486
May 0.0514 0.0480 0.0489
June 0.0502 0.0478 0.0490
July 0.0501 0.0473 0.0492
August 0.0509 0.0471 0.0493
September 0.0509 0.0489 0.0499
October 0.0508 0.0494 0.0502
November 0.0495 0.0467 0.0477
December 0.0502 0.0479 0.0495