YEARLY HIGH
185.3480 COP
YEARLY LOW
144.3940 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.8182 COP

2016 MXN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 185.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 144.3940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.9540 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9812 to the December average rate of 146.7056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 185.3480 was down 5.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 196.1879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,267,402 COP
2015 Average 8,622,879 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,219,700 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,047,701.55 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

185.5087
143.1781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 172.9370, compared to 154.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.9370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 15.9551 COP (High: 163.4818 / Low: 147.5266). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5957 COP (High: 166.8684 / Low: 163.2727).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.9551
May Spread (Stable) ±3.5957

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.3311 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 181.9812) against the same month in 2015 (average: 163.1379), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8432 (+11.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 181.9812
2015 Avg (January) 163.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.3480 177.8113 181.9812
February 184.1353 178.5267 181.7954
March 181.5530 174.1564 177.2911
April 175.6354 166.7761 171.3569
May 166.8684 163.2727 165.2218
June 167.4494 154.6644 159.9756
July 163.8839 156.9805 159.6080
August 163.7424 156.1978 159.8617
September 159.8076 146.9047 152.2077
October 158.6403 148.1941 154.7765
November 163.4818 147.5266 155.0367
December 149.5749 144.3940 146.7056