YEARLY HIGH
245.4744 COP
YEARLY LOW
205.2829 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.8253 COP

2017 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 245.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 205.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.1915 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.0582 to the December average rate of 227.6723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 245.4744 was up 7.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 227.8361, 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 1,227,372 COP
2016 Average 1,039,305 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,026,414 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,957.72 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

233.0436
211.7334
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 221.2206, compared to 222.4301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.2206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.4301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 28.3687 COP (High: 245.4744 / Low: 217.1058). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9512 COP (High: 227.4041 / Low: 221.4530).

December Spread (Volatile) ±28.3687
August Spread (Stable) ±5.9512

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.0711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 227.6723) against the same month in 2016 (average: 217.1448), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5275 (+4.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 227.6723
2016 Avg (December) 217.1448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.4376 213.6722 217.0582
February 223.7648 211.9794 217.8114
March 233.4074 214.2423 227.8400
April 222.6585 205.2829 213.7689
May 226.9166 217.5227 220.9155
June 235.6536 221.6982 229.9295
July 234.1799 226.7688 231.2677
August 227.4041 221.4530 224.3840
September 229.8845 216.1664 221.8367
October 220.1543 211.6958 215.9105
November 219.1631 207.8254 213.5092
December 245.4744 217.1058 227.6723