YEARLY HIGH
977.1357 COP
YEARLY LOW
847.9429 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
904.3492 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,885,679 COP
2015 Average 4,302,830 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,239,715 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 645,964.21 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

966.6128
855.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 922.7508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 885.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±64.3514
September Spread (Stable) ±29.2359

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.3312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.3312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 954.6751
2015 Avg (January) 798.0056

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