YEARLY HIGH
2494.8436 COP
YEARLY LOW
2071.6817 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2211.0846 COP

2016 LYD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 2494.8436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2071.6817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 423.1619 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2367.4457 to the December average rate of 2102.5785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2494.8436 was up 3.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 2414.7013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,474,218 COP
2015 Average 10,095,623 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,358,408 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,115,809.36 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2473.6793
2068.8420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2287.1383, compared to 2135.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 152.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2287.1383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2135.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 229.6806 COP (High: 2331.3343 / Low: 2101.6537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.7090 COP (High: 2136.1633 / Low: 2079.4543).

May Spread (Volatile) ±229.6806
October Spread (Stable) ±56.7090

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 169.5817 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -169.5817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2439.9429) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1782.5579), the exchange rate shifted by +657.3850 (+36.88%).

2016 Avg (February) 2439.9429
2015 Avg (February) 1782.5579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2447.7515 2296.1921 2367.4457
February 2494.8436 2369.6546 2439.9429
March 2374.6692 2204.4514 2270.3611
April 2305.5051 2140.4147 2220.0897
May 2331.3343 2101.6537 2232.4623
June 2323.5825 2133.9970 2192.5280
July 2243.9131 2102.8292 2141.6485
August 2236.7953 2074.7914 2140.9808
September 2149.2607 2071.6817 2116.5787
October 2136.1633 2079.4543 2104.5314
November 2245.1789 2140.4388 2203.8677
December 2173.0351 2074.8583 2102.5785