YEARLY HIGH
227.8740 COP
YEARLY LOW
191.5021 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.8961 COP

2016 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 227.8740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 191.5021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3719 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.6169 to the December average rate of 216.9897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 227.8740 was down 7.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 245.7030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,139,370 COP
2015 Average 1,073,010 COP
Yearly Trough Low 957,510 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,859.68 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

225.2201
193.1149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 202.7058, compared to 213.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.7058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 20.8341 COP (High: 224.0639 / Low: 203.2298). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8126 COP (High: 207.4121 / Low: 201.5995).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.8341
April Spread (Stable) ±5.8126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.2605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 222.5446) against the same month in 2015 (average: 212.5342), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0104 (+4.71%).

2016 Avg (November) 222.5446
2015 Avg (November) 212.5342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.7262 195.3609 201.6169
February 218.4432 206.9438 212.3948
March 208.3314 196.8037 203.3778
April 207.4121 201.5995 205.0509
May 201.0312 191.5021 195.7904
June 203.0680 193.7651 198.0043
July 220.2044 200.3139 205.9980
August 224.0639 203.2298 215.0666
September 214.3779 200.6783 207.5184
October 220.3355 203.8038 210.4013
November 227.8740 214.7663 222.5446
December 223.7162 211.8352 216.9897