YEARLY HIGH
70.3712 COP
YEARLY LOW
61.5174 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.4296 COP

2017 GMD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 70.3712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 61.5174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8538 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.4922 to the December average rate of 62.8923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 70.3712 was down 18.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 86.4154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 351,856 COP
2016 Average 364,213 COP
Yearly Trough Low 307,587 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,269.04 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.9593
62.3531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 64.9867, compared to 63.8725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.9867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.8725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 4.3628 COP (High: 70.3712 / Low: 66.0084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3829 COP (High: 63.5755 / Low: 62.1926).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3628
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 67.4922) against the same month in 2016 (average: 83.0367), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5446 (-18.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 67.4922
2016 Avg (January) 83.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.3712 66.0084 67.4922
February 67.0266 63.9704 65.1512
March 67.1529 63.5120 65.7265
April 65.2420 62.4783 63.6521
May 64.7666 62.4486 63.4730
June 66.1344 62.7052 64.4253
July 67.2313 64.8721 65.9173
August 66.0849 63.4328 64.7009
September 64.8017 62.8651 63.3483
October 64.1808 61.5174 62.8203
November 64.8473 62.7381 63.5560
December 63.5755 62.1926 62.8923