YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 ZAR

2016 COP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0052 was up 3.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0051, 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 26,122 ZAR
2015 Average 23,341 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,917 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,204.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0052
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to ZAR 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0048).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0051
2015 Avg (May) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0048 0.0050
February 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
March 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049
April 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
June 0.0052 0.0049 0.0051
July 0.0050 0.0045 0.0049
August 0.0050 0.0045 0.0047
September 0.0050 0.0047 0.0048
October 0.0049 0.0045 0.0048
November 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046