YEARLY HIGH
33.6711 COP
YEARLY LOW
23.5763 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6575 COP

2017 LRD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 33.6711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 23.5763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0948 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3876 to the December average rate of 23.8176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.6711 was down 17.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.6374, 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 168,356 COP
2016 Average 171,205 COP
Yearly Trough Low 117,882 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,474.19 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.6105
22.9273
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 31.0642, compared to 26.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.5408 COP (High: 32.9857 / Low: 25.4449). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4608 COP (High: 24.0371 / Low: 23.5763).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.5408
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.1508 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 32.7203) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.8344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1142 (-0.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 32.7203
2016 Avg (July) 32.8344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9299 30.6588 31.3876
February 31.1401 30.1340 30.5402
March 32.0658 30.5467 31.2878
April 31.4076 29.9730 30.5482
May 31.7649 30.4770 31.0819
June 32.5791 30.6130 31.5394
July 33.6711 31.7645 32.7203
August 32.9857 25.4449 26.5695
September 25.9460 24.6654 24.9524
October 25.4882 24.5998 24.9849
November 25.7570 23.8249 24.4597
December 24.0371 23.5763 23.8176