YEARLY HIGH
2.2634 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.8866 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0225 COP

2016 LBP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2.2634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.8866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3768 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1717 to the December average rate of 1.9958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2634 was up 1.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,317 COP
2015 Average 9,101 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,433 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.89 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2522
1.9062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 2.0692, compared to 1.9758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1615 COP (High: 2.1598 / Low: 1.9983). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0735 COP (High: 2.2634 / Low: 2.1898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1615
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0735

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 0.1517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.2234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6175 (+38.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.2234
2015 Avg (February) 1.6059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2289 2.1048 2.1717
February 2.2634 2.1898 2.2234
March 2.1598 1.9983 2.0717
April 2.0549 1.8985 1.9863
May 2.0409 1.8866 1.9842
June 2.0523 1.9377 1.9778
July 2.0405 1.9316 1.9640
August 2.0494 1.8943 1.9578
September 1.9682 1.8929 1.9351
October 1.9849 1.9100 1.9422
November 2.1029 1.9805 2.0599
December 2.0478 1.9705 1.9958