YEARLY HIGH
422.7516 COP
YEARLY LOW
363.5275 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
385.6020 COP

2016 SBD to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 422.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 363.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.2241 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.8076 to the December average rate of 381.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 422.7516 was up 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 414.7483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,113,758 COP
2015 Average 1,743,623 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,817,638 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,120.36 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

417.0777
368.5495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 392.0727, compared to 379.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 392.0727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 379.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 33.0247 COP (High: 396.5522 / Low: 363.5275). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4263 COP (High: 379.4369 / Low: 368.0106).

April Spread (Volatile) ±33.0247
October Spread (Stable) ±11.4263

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 21.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 413.0336) against the same month in 2015 (average: 313.7933), the exchange rate shifted by +99.2403 (+31.63%).

2016 Avg (February) 413.0336
2015 Avg (February) 313.7933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.4727 390.5687 402.8076
February 422.7516 405.8648 413.0336
March 403.6204 380.2314 392.0247
April 396.5522 363.5275 377.9154
May 395.2592 364.8396 384.1463
June 397.2421 371.4537 382.5086
July 389.9800 370.1321 375.7742
August 393.9069 366.5328 377.6663
September 378.7592 365.2230 372.5935
October 379.4369 368.0106 373.7465
November 400.3173 380.5022 393.3817
December 387.7588 375.6801 381.6253