YEARLY HIGH
951.0095 COP
YEARLY LOW
861.1836 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
904.9164 COP

2017 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 951.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 861.1836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8260 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 880.2720 to the December average rate of 921.2077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 951.0095 was down 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 977.1357, 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 4,755,048 COP
2016 Average 4,520,725 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,305,918 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,129.83 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

939.6834
874.8710
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 891.8697, compared to 917.9630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 891.8697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 917.9630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 54.2333 COP (High: 939.1893 / Low: 884.9560). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.4245 COP (High: 927.3889 / Low: 902.9643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±54.2333
August Spread (Stable) ±24.4245

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.8618 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 934.2824) against the same month in 2016 (average: 897.3793), the exchange rate shifted by +36.9030 (+4.11%).

2017 Avg (July) 934.2824
2016 Avg (July) 897.3793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 895.3681 861.1836 880.2720
February 895.4537 865.8393 883.0736
March 912.8273 882.7579 900.9772
April 907.1508 870.6025 885.5122
May 918.5478 880.7116 894.2051
June 939.1893 884.9560 907.1779
July 951.0095 921.5775 934.2824
August 927.3889 902.9643 916.4206
September 917.5176 891.2785 898.6090
October 936.5707 887.0001 909.2924
November 947.8738 893.8666 927.9661
December 933.5428 904.2058 921.2077