YEARLY HIGH
1969.1556 COP
YEARLY LOW
1591.6306 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1727.2652 COP

2016 BGN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 1969.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1591.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.5250 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1822.2005 to the December average rate of 1622.6068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1969.1556 was up 4.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1877.2122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,845,778 COP
2015 Average 7,782,730 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,958,153 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887,625.12 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1933.5388
1594.3402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1781.6865, compared to 1672.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 108.8427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1781.6865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1672.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 128.7478 COP (High: 1969.1556 / Low: 1840.4077). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.9968 COP (High: 1698.5107 / Low: 1643.5139).

February Spread (Volatile) ±128.7478
September Spread (Stable) ±54.9968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 126.2259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -126.2259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1905.2722) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1404.7124), the exchange rate shifted by +500.5599 (+35.63%).

2016 Avg (February) 1905.2722
2015 Avg (February) 1404.7124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1872.3567 1765.9743 1822.2005
February 1969.1556 1840.4077 1905.2722
March 1823.3506 1738.4273 1779.0464
April 1802.8981 1675.2230 1737.3564
May 1753.4063 1669.3987 1729.9775
June 1769.9255 1660.3628 1716.2661
July 1754.6428 1648.8728 1678.3200
August 1772.9066 1655.2240 1692.9136
September 1698.5107 1643.5139 1673.5169
October 1686.7846 1630.0288 1653.4502
November 1742.9051 1683.3479 1716.2554
December 1682.3769 1591.6306 1622.6068