YEARLY HIGH
0.0539 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0517 LKR

2017 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0539 was up 4.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0514, 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 269,399 LKR
2016 Average 240,013 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 247,796 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,603.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0531
0.0503
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 0.0519, compared to 0.0514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0516 / Low: 0.0506).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+8.71%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0529
2016 Avg (April) 0.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0499 0.0510
February 0.0530 0.0514 0.0525
March 0.0530 0.0504 0.0516
April 0.0539 0.0518 0.0529
May 0.0528 0.0508 0.0521
June 0.0529 0.0502 0.0516
July 0.0514 0.0496 0.0506
August 0.0521 0.0508 0.0515
September 0.0530 0.0514 0.0525
October 0.0528 0.0505 0.0519
November 0.0517 0.0501 0.0510
December 0.0516 0.0506 0.0512