YEARLY HIGH
938.4033 COP
YEARLY LOW
781.7027 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
838.3861 COP

2016 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 938.4033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 781.7027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.7005 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 900.7204 to the December average rate of 826.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 938.4033 was up 2.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 918.7034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,692,016 COP
2015 Average 3,769,090 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,908,514 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783,502.64 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

933.4293
790.1253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 857.7149, compared to 819.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.6578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 857.7149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 819.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 68.7096 COP (High: 896.1667 / Low: 827.4570). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.6247 COP (High: 938.4033 / Low: 907.7786).

March Spread (Volatile) ±68.7096
February Spread (Stable) ±30.6247

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 63.3161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.3161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 921.4873) against the same month in 2015 (average: 664.7580), the exchange rate shifted by +256.7293 (+38.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 921.4873
2015 Avg (February) 664.7580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 927.0544 872.3127 900.7204
February 938.4033 907.7786 921.4873
March 896.1667 827.4570 858.1711
April 851.1417 787.2764 823.0362
May 846.6929 781.7027 822.8348
June 850.6173 802.1318 820.0397
July 845.2522 802.1818 814.2947
August 849.8720 785.6398 811.6573
September 815.6837 783.4493 802.0673
October 820.8770 789.2849 804.8591
November 872.7047 821.9389 854.4701
December 848.4506 816.1545 826.9946