YEARLY HIGH
825.5670 COP
YEARLY LOW
751.2927 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
786.6124 COP

2017 SAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 825.5670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 751.2927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.2743 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 783.5087 to the December average rate of 797.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 825.5670 was down 9.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 911.2312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,127,835 COP
2016 Average 4,068,015 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,756,463 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371,371.39 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

813.1405
763.0519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 778.6567, compared to 794.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 778.6567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 794.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 40.9645 COP (High: 812.3500 / Low: 771.3855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6167 COP (High: 804.5080 / Low: 788.8913).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.9645
December Spread (Stable) ±15.6167

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 16.9266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 808.9665) against the same month in 2016 (average: 790.5873), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3792 (+2.32%).

2017 Avg (July) 808.9665
2016 Avg (July) 790.5873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 801.2186 772.8413 783.5087
February 780.6195 759.3755 767.2259
March 799.4214 766.3582 783.9367
April 787.1904 751.2927 767.2619
May 796.1803 767.9181 780.1908
June 812.3500 771.3855 789.8164
July 825.5670 796.0252 808.9665
August 803.3332 779.7584 792.0398
September 796.1230 770.7452 777.7958
October 811.1250 773.0680 788.4363
November 820.6633 793.6694 803.1270
December 804.5080 788.8913 797.0430