YEARLY HIGH
23.6942 COP
YEARLY LOW
19.4591 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8953 COP

2016 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 23.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 19.4591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2351 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7719 to the December average rate of 20.1900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.6942 was down 1.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.0513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,471 COP
2015 Average 100,750 COP
Yearly Trough Low 97,296 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,175.27 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.6158
19.5966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 21.4955, compared to 20.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.2288 COP (High: 22.5459 / Low: 20.3172). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5846 COP (High: 20.2583 / Low: 19.6737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2288
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5846

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7982 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 23.2809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.2167), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0642 (+27.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 23.2809
2015 Avg (February) 18.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.4377 21.9935 22.7719
February 23.6942 22.8530 23.2809
March 22.5459 20.3172 21.4827
April 21.3799 19.6402 20.5746
May 20.8493 19.4591 20.4493
June 20.9047 19.9165 20.4133
July 21.1632 19.9591 20.3288
August 21.2113 19.6651 20.2993
September 20.4509 19.6283 20.0364
October 20.2583 19.6737 19.9315
November 21.3945 20.2183 20.9849
December 20.8685 19.9358 20.1900