YEARLY HIGH
911.2312 COP
YEARLY LOW
758.7324 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
813.9016 COP

2016 SAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 911.2312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 758.7324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.4987 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 874.1381 to the December average rate of 802.7588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 911.2312 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 891.9188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,556,156 COP
2015 Average 3,658,470 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,793,662 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 762,493.69 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

906.3948
767.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 832.6719, compared to 795.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.5405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 832.6719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 795.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 66.9020 COP (High: 870.2236 / Low: 803.3216). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.8829 COP (High: 911.2312 / Low: 881.3483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±66.9020
February Spread (Stable) ±29.8829

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 61.4917 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.4917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 894.7805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 645.1638), the exchange rate shifted by +249.6167 (+38.69%).

2016 Avg (February) 894.7805
2015 Avg (February) 645.1638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 900.0272 846.3281 874.1381
February 911.2312 881.3483 894.7805
March 870.2236 803.3216 833.2888
April 826.4433 764.0743 799.1245
May 821.9801 758.7324 798.6911
June 825.8704 778.8721 796.0082
July 820.7327 778.8658 790.5873
August 825.1780 762.6431 788.0238
September 791.9590 760.5923 778.6380
October 797.0331 766.0812 781.3903
November 847.3461 798.0459 829.3900
December 823.8701 792.4582 802.7588