YEARLY HIGH
40.6374 COP
YEARLY LOW
30.1952 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.2602 COP

2016 LRD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 40.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 30.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4422 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3451 to the December average rate of 32.7556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.6374 was up 3.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.4353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,187 COP
2015 Average 159,822 COP
Yearly Trough Low 150,976 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,210.83 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.4788
31.1477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 35.8621, compared to 32.6584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 4.9407 COP (High: 36.6088 / Low: 31.6681). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3711 COP (High: 32.5479 / Low: 31.1768).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.9407
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3711

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.7904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 39.7012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.5423), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1589 (+39.10%).

2016 Avg (February) 39.7012
2015 Avg (February) 28.5423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7955 36.5983 38.3451
February 40.6374 39.0343 39.7012
March 38.5437 35.5837 36.9124
April 36.6088 31.6681 34.1220
May 34.0637 31.4421 33.1015
June 34.2277 32.2823 32.9907
July 34.1044 32.3477 32.8344
August 34.2917 30.1952 32.2142
September 32.5479 31.1768 31.9253
October 33.1206 31.4148 32.0461
November 34.9473 32.9814 34.1746
December 34.0480 31.9364 32.7556