YEARLY HIGH
176.3910 COP
YEARLY LOW
142.6478 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.3874 COP

2017 MDL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 176.3910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 142.6478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7432 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4786 to the December average rate of 173.9959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 176.3910 was up 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 171.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 881,955 COP
2016 Average 767,136 COP
Yearly Trough Low 713,239 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,715.96 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

176.9657
141.3291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 151.6028, compared to 169.1720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.1720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 10.2346 COP (High: 175.3698 / Low: 165.1353). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9355 COP (High: 167.3519 / Low: 163.4164).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.2346
September Spread (Stable) ±3.9355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1798 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 173.9959) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.6621), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3339 (+16.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 173.9959
2016 Avg (December) 149.6621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.4823 143.7368 146.4786
February 147.2008 142.6478 144.2988
March 151.9268 147.2611 149.3748
April 153.2471 146.0234 148.9709
May 160.8087 152.7652 157.7937
June 168.4984 158.5857 162.6998
July 170.6817 164.8603 167.5458
August 168.6514 163.3039 166.2514
September 167.3519 163.4164 165.0892
October 175.3698 165.1353 169.8074
November 176.2519 169.6780 172.3424
December 176.3910 172.3187 173.9959