YEARLY HIGH
227.8361 COP
YEARLY LOW
191.5265 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.8904 COP

2016 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 227.8361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 191.5265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3096 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.5609 to the December average rate of 217.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 227.8361 was down 7.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 245.6911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,139,181 COP
2015 Average 1,072,860 COP
Yearly Trough Low 957,633 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,548.10 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

225.2834
193.0932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 202.7172, compared to 213.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.7172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 21.8239 COP (High: 224.1713 / Low: 202.3474). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0378 COP (High: 207.4595 / Low: 201.4217).

August Spread (Volatile) ±21.8239
April Spread (Stable) ±6.0378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.3042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 222.6008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 212.5403), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0606 (+4.73%).

2016 Avg (November) 222.6008
2015 Avg (November) 212.5403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.1938 194.9687 201.5609
February 218.7030 206.7474 212.4641
March 208.2637 196.9775 203.4215
April 207.4595 201.4217 205.0799
May 201.0241 191.5265 195.7757
June 203.1919 193.8085 198.0010
July 220.9447 200.6875 206.1282
August 224.1713 202.3474 214.7727
September 214.6766 200.6490 207.4606
October 220.7162 204.2112 210.2741
November 227.8361 215.3226 222.6008
December 223.3856 211.8664 217.1448