YEARLY HIGH
1449.5906 COP
YEARLY LOW
1066.4347 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1293.8161 COP

2016 GEL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1449.5906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1066.4347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.1559 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1346.3115 to the December average rate of 1136.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1449.5906 was down 3.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 1509.1192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,247,953 COP
2015 Average 6,251,677 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,332,173 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,915,779.65 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1397.8886
1112.2403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1346.6013, compared to 1241.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 105.5704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1346.6013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1241.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 201.2621 COP (High: 1449.5906 / Low: 1248.3285). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.1621 COP (High: 1260.0424 / Low: 1230.8802).

June Spread (Volatile) ±201.2621
October Spread (Stable) ±29.1621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 122.8363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -122.8363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1363.1972) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1134.5630), the exchange rate shifted by +228.6342 (+20.15%).

2016 Avg (June) 1363.1972
2015 Avg (June) 1134.5630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1378.0379 1324.8003 1346.3115
February 1375.2191 1336.5421 1351.6044
March 1355.8344 1277.0853 1316.3059
April 1359.8364 1287.0906 1328.1043
May 1440.4541 1278.1194 1374.0845
June 1449.5906 1248.3285 1363.1972
July 1311.0929 1246.1801 1266.8573
August 1317.3469 1244.8413 1275.0507
September 1296.9238 1234.3281 1264.6255
October 1260.0424 1230.8802 1244.7272
November 1277.9364 1220.1616 1258.8806
December 1206.3984 1066.4347 1136.0443