YEARLY HIGH
0.0424 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0297 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0354 LRD

2017 COP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0319 to the December average rate of 0.0420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0424 was up 28.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0331, 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 212,077 LRD
2016 Average 146,836 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 148,495 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,582.21 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0431
0.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LRD 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 0.0322, compared to 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0090 LRD (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LRD (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0416).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0420) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+37.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0420
2016 Avg (December) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0304 0.0319
February 0.0332 0.0321 0.0327
March 0.0327 0.0312 0.0320
April 0.0334 0.0318 0.0327
May 0.0328 0.0315 0.0322
June 0.0327 0.0307 0.0317
July 0.0315 0.0297 0.0306
August 0.0393 0.0303 0.0378
September 0.0405 0.0385 0.0401
October 0.0407 0.0392 0.0400
November 0.0420 0.0388 0.0409
December 0.0424 0.0416 0.0420