YEARLY HIGH
0.4205 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.3486 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3759 COP

2016 LAK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.4205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4027 to the December average rate of 0.3691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4205 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,102 COP
2015 Average 1,687 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,743 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.25 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4183
0.3555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3845, compared to 0.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0304 COP (High: 0.4007 / Low: 0.3702). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 COP (High: 0.4205 / Low: 0.4072).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1147 (+38.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4131
2015 Avg (February) 0.2983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4138 0.3895 0.4027
February 0.4205 0.4072 0.4131
March 0.4007 0.3702 0.3845
April 0.3819 0.3533 0.3695
May 0.3791 0.3486 0.3691
June 0.3817 0.3606 0.3684
July 0.3808 0.3603 0.3666
August 0.3830 0.3539 0.3653
September 0.3672 0.3527 0.3608
October 0.3681 0.3548 0.3609
November 0.3885 0.3677 0.3812
December 0.3785 0.3637 0.3691