YEARLY HIGH
7.8857 STD
YEARLY LOW
6.4080 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2667 STD

2016 COP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 7.8857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 6.4080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4776 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8731 to the December average rate of 7.7312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.8857 was down 15.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.2843, 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 39,428,336 STD
2015 Average 40,624,771 STD
Yearly Trough Low 32,040,096 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,388,240.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.8444
6.4856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to STD 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 7.0417, compared to 7.4918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.4863 STD (High: 7.5644 / Low: 7.0782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2540 STD (High: 7.6266 / Low: 7.3726).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4863
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2761 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 7.7312) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.9257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8055 (+11.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 7.7312
2015 Avg (December) 6.9257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0845 6.6916 6.8731
February 6.7864 6.4080 6.5988
March 7.2178 6.8898 7.0540
April 7.4452 6.9607 7.2019
May 7.4695 7.1374 7.2268
June 7.5475 7.0869 7.2956
July 7.5918 7.1538 7.4649
August 7.5644 7.0782 7.4014
September 7.6266 7.3726 7.4852
October 7.6801 7.3414 7.5721
November 7.4444 7.1867 7.2960
December 7.8857 7.4650 7.7312