YEARLY HIGH
850.3158 COP
YEARLY LOW
768.3715 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
802.3668 COP

2017 QAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 850.3158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 768.3715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.9444 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 807.0287 to the December average rate of 814.8201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 850.3158 was down 9.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 938.4033, 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 4,251,579 COP
2016 Average 4,190,397 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,841,857 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,721.92 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

831.2790
783.9205
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 800.7204, compared to 804.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 800.7204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 804.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 55.6810 COP (High: 827.9002 / Low: 772.2192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7200 COP (High: 803.8475 / Low: 782.1275).

October Spread (Volatile) ±55.6810
February Spread (Stable) ±21.7200

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 23.9564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 827.3325) against the same month in 2016 (average: 814.2947), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0378 (+1.60%).

2017 Avg (July) 827.3325
2016 Avg (July) 814.2947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 825.2176 796.1621 807.0287
February 803.8475 782.1275 790.2464
March 823.4301 789.3867 807.3898
April 810.6097 773.7304 790.4444
May 819.9433 790.9315 803.6140
June 824.9184 791.0395 805.5995
July 850.3158 812.4411 827.3325
August 827.4435 794.6314 811.8234
September 809.3133 777.0658 787.8670
October 827.9002 772.2192 790.7437
November 824.0419 768.3715 791.4920
December 828.1230 805.9541 814.8201