YEARLY HIGH
1.8137 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.6568 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7128 COP

2017 BIF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.8137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.6568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1569 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7492 to the December average rate of 1.6996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8137 was down 17.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,069 COP
2016 Average 9,455 COP
Yearly Trough Low 8,284 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784.51 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7675
1.6621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.7189, compared to 1.7066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0912 COP (High: 1.7672 / Low: 1.6760). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 COP (High: 1.7211 / Low: 1.6813).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0912
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.7588) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0300 (-1.68%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.7588
2016 Avg (July) 1.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7972 1.7218 1.7492
February 1.7278 1.6798 1.6994
March 1.7739 1.6949 1.7333
April 1.7358 1.6668 1.6957
May 1.7596 1.6734 1.7181
June 1.7672 1.6760 1.7178
July 1.8137 1.7273 1.7588
August 1.7342 1.6806 1.7087
September 1.7037 1.6568 1.6708
October 1.7355 1.6584 1.6861
November 1.7526 1.6905 1.7156
December 1.7211 1.6813 1.6996