2016 MDL to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MDL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MDL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 171.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 143.7618.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2774 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.3676 to the December average rate of 149.6621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 171.0392 was up 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 170.8536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MDL to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 156.9221, compared to 150.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8794 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 12.8726 COP (High: 158.0670 / Low: 145.1944). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2398 COP (High: 149.4562 / Low: 146.2164).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.0694 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 167.1772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 130.3847), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7925 (+28.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.1365 | 158.2336 | 161.3676 |
| February | 171.0392 | 163.0771 | 167.1772 |
| March | 162.8865 | 154.1999 | 158.1078 |
| April | 158.0670 | 145.1944 | 152.5889 |
| May | 154.7677 | 143.7618 | 151.2794 |
| June | 155.9304 | 148.5480 | 151.0116 |
| July | 156.4142 | 147.4630 | 149.9841 |
| August | 157.0179 | 145.1862 | 149.8881 |
| September | 150.4847 | 144.6728 | 147.9811 |
| October | 149.4562 | 146.2164 | 147.5969 |
| November | 157.4979 | 150.8589 | 155.1436 |
| December | 152.9951 | 147.6510 | 149.6621 |