YEARLY HIGH
1969.0736 COP
YEARLY LOW
1591.8682 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1727.0013 COP

2016 BAM to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 1969.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1591.8682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 377.2054 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1822.4604 to the December average rate of 1621.9228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1969.0736 was up 5.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 1874.6240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,845,368 COP
2015 Average 7,782,003 COP
Yearly Trough Low 7,959,341 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,886,027.17 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1933.9046
1593.5608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1781.8060, compared to 1672.1966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 109.6094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1781.8060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1672.1966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 129.0900 COP (High: 1969.0736 / Low: 1839.9836). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 55.6402 COP (High: 1697.5668 / Low: 1641.9266).

February Spread (Volatile) ±129.0900
September Spread (Stable) ±55.6402

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 126.6387 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -126.6387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1905.5426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1404.6465), the exchange rate shifted by +500.8961 (+35.66%).

2016 Avg (February) 1905.5426
2015 Avg (February) 1404.6465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1872.9781 1766.1494 1822.4604
February 1969.0736 1839.9836 1905.5426
March 1821.5583 1739.2727 1778.9039
April 1803.2156 1675.8402 1737.4668
May 1753.8712 1671.6723 1730.2349
June 1770.1449 1660.0386 1716.2277
July 1755.2450 1648.1445 1677.5769
August 1772.8720 1654.0345 1691.9257
September 1697.5668 1641.9266 1672.8903
October 1687.7917 1629.4665 1653.1698
November 1743.4821 1681.5507 1715.6941
December 1682.3640 1591.8682 1621.9228