2016 EGP to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 436.3403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 152.9822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.3581 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.8970 to the December average rate of 163.7332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 436.3403 was up 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 427.2212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
EGP to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 372.0744, compared to 283.1316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 88.9428 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 177.5990 COP (High: 345.6757 / Low: 168.0767). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9415 COP (High: 336.7715 / Low: 323.8300).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 121.3740 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 428.4547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 317.7026), the exchange rate shifted by +110.7521 (+34.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 431.6764 | 405.6527 | 418.8970 |
| February | 436.3403 | 421.4322 | 428.4547 |
| March | 416.4753 | 339.3593 | 373.6634 |
| April | 349.0680 | 322.6634 | 337.5676 |
| May | 347.5077 | 320.5326 | 337.4373 |
| June | 348.9053 | 329.4101 | 336.4262 |
| July | 346.6951 | 329.2430 | 333.9755 |
| August | 349.4041 | 321.9764 | 332.9389 |
| September | 334.7352 | 321.4707 | 329.0897 |
| October | 336.7715 | 323.8300 | 330.2131 |
| November | 345.6757 | 168.0767 | 208.8391 |
| December | 173.4106 | 152.9822 | 163.7332 |