2016 QAR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 63.3161 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |