YEARLY HIGH
160.3069 COP
YEARLY LOW
129.5066 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.9188 COP

2016 ETB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 160.3069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 129.5066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8003 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.3869 to the December average rate of 134.4652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 160.3069 was up 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 158.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 801,534 COP
2015 Average 662,655 COP
Yearly Trough Low 647,533 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,001.58 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

159.9544
129.5018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to COP 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 145.3311, compared to 134.5065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.3311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.5065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 12.3746 COP (High: 152.4999 / Low: 140.1253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0995 COP (High: 134.6290 / Low: 129.5295).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.3746
September Spread (Stable) ±5.0995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.2871 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 157.4167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2739 (+32.12%).

2016 Avg (February) 157.4167
2015 Avg (February) 119.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.7143 149.8321 154.3869
February 160.3069 154.6383 157.4167
March 152.4999 140.1253 146.1296
April 143.9036 132.5457 139.0203
May 141.5806 131.9402 138.1338
June 142.2586 133.6434 136.8994
July 139.7476 133.0070 135.0646
August 140.5842 129.5066 133.9424
September 134.6290 129.5295 132.1236
October 134.6842 129.5687 132.0395
November 142.3141 134.3058 139.4040
December 138.6598 132.3631 134.4652