YEARLY HIGH
86.4154 COP
YEARLY LOW
66.5189 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.8819 COP

2016 GMD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 86.4154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 66.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8966 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.0367 to the December average rate of 70.3388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.4154 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 84.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,077 COP
2015 Average 335,100 COP
Yearly Trough Low 332,594 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,482.77 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.6662
66.8968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 75.9006, compared to 69.8631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.9006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.8631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 12.7695 COP (High: 83.2502 / Low: 70.4807). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4365 COP (High: 69.9513 / Low: 67.5148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.7695
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4365

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.9381 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 85.0188) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8816 (+51.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 85.0188
2015 Avg (February) 56.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.4181 80.4264 83.0367
February 86.4154 83.8866 85.0188
March 83.2502 70.4807 77.0807
April 72.6205 67.2386 70.2478
May 72.3557 66.5189 70.0689
June 72.6059 68.2123 69.9509
July 72.2310 68.4018 69.4670
August 72.5082 67.3380 69.2795
September 69.7172 66.9307 68.5443
October 69.9513 67.5148 68.6918
November 74.7366 70.2096 72.8571
December 72.0187 69.3638 70.3388