2016 PEN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 977.1357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 847.9429.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.1928 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 954.6751 to the December average rate of 886.5707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 977.1357 was down 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 990.3668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PEN 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 922.7508, compared to 885.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.8032 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 64.3514 COP (High: 925.7712 / Low: 861.4198). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.2359 COP (High: 877.1788 / Low: 847.9429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.3312 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 954.6751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 798.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +156.6696 (+19.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 977.1357 | 931.0778 | 954.6751 |
| February | 973.0496 | 937.9679 | 957.3135 |
| March | 943.9282 | 896.6618 | 917.9823 |
| April | 930.2656 | 873.4346 | 907.3220 |
| May | 916.4552 | 864.9575 | 899.3315 |
| June | 920.5239 | 883.4716 | 899.8801 |
| July | 917.9491 | 884.3774 | 897.3793 |
| August | 925.7712 | 861.4198 | 886.8429 |
| September | 877.1788 | 847.9429 | 864.3204 |
| October | 889.8269 | 850.6807 | 865.8766 |
| November | 931.8653 | 887.5739 | 914.6955 |
| December | 906.4142 | 874.5522 | 886.5707 |