YEARLY HIGH
394.5449 COP
YEARLY LOW
359.7286 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
377.6929 COP

2017 SBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 394.5449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 359.7286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8162 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.0087 to the December average rate of 384.4142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 394.5449 was down 6.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 422.7516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,972,724 COP
2016 Average 1,927,479 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,798,643 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,081.24 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

389.6258
366.0950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 372.9345, compared to 382.4514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 372.9345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 382.4514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 21.5022 COP (High: 386.9460 / Low: 365.4438). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6701 COP (High: 388.5451 / Low: 380.8750).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.5022
December Spread (Stable) ±7.6701

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.2693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 384.7073) against the same month in 2016 (average: 393.3817), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6743 (-2.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 384.7073
2016 Avg (November) 393.3817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 380.7669 369.0746 374.0087
February 375.3589 364.6242 369.7698
March 385.3694 370.2419 378.3252
April 376.4897 359.7286 368.0559
May 380.7669 362.3829 371.4186
June 386.9460 365.4438 376.0286
July 394.2048 382.0821 387.6649
August 389.8070 374.5067 383.6518
September 385.9118 370.0580 375.7070
October 389.5693 371.0498 378.5631
November 394.5449 374.8581 384.7073
December 388.5451 380.8750 384.4142