YEARLY HIGH
0.6036 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.5514 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5840 BIF

2017 COP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.6036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.5514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5718 to the December average rate of 0.5884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6036 was up 3.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,017,857 BIF
2016 Average 2,656,719 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,756,784 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,072.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6015
0.5657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to BIF 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 0.5819, compared to 0.5862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0308 BIF (High: 0.5967 / Low: 0.5659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 BIF (High: 0.5948 / Low: 0.5810).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.5985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+5.02%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.5985
2016 Avg (September) 0.5699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5808 0.5564 0.5718
February 0.5953 0.5788 0.5885
March 0.5900 0.5637 0.5771
April 0.6000 0.5761 0.5898
May 0.5976 0.5683 0.5821
June 0.5967 0.5659 0.5823
July 0.5789 0.5514 0.5687
August 0.5950 0.5766 0.5853
September 0.6036 0.5870 0.5985
October 0.6030 0.5762 0.5932
November 0.5916 0.5706 0.5829
December 0.5948 0.5810 0.5884