YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0246 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0294 LRD

2016 COP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0331 was down 14.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0387, 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 165,589 LRD
2015 Average 158,231 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 123,039 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,549.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0319
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to LRD 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 0.0281, compared to 0.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0043 LRD (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0273). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LRD (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0246).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0311) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+7.91%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0311
2015 Avg (August) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0273 0.0251 0.0261
February 0.0256 0.0246 0.0252
March 0.0281 0.0259 0.0271
April 0.0316 0.0273 0.0294
May 0.0318 0.0294 0.0302
June 0.0310 0.0292 0.0303
July 0.0309 0.0293 0.0305
August 0.0331 0.0292 0.0311
September 0.0321 0.0307 0.0313
October 0.0318 0.0302 0.0312
November 0.0303 0.0286 0.0293
December 0.0313 0.0294 0.0305