YEARLY HIGH
1.7828 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6644 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7368 TOP

2017 AUD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.7828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1184 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7161 to the December average rate of 1.7506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7828 was up 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,914 TOP
2016 Average 8,373 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,322 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.24 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7682
1.7114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to TOP 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 1.7272, compared to 1.7463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0782 TOP (High: 1.7802 / Low: 1.7020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 TOP (High: 1.7481 / Low: 1.7096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.7634) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0576 (+3.38%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.7634
2016 Avg (September) 1.7058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7364 1.6644 1.7161
February 1.7607 1.7130 1.7323
March 1.7803 1.7028 1.7430
April 1.7621 1.7181 1.7317
May 1.7531 1.7001 1.7215
June 1.7341 1.6932 1.7184
July 1.7802 1.7020 1.7452
August 1.7770 1.7143 1.7445
September 1.7828 1.7406 1.7634
October 1.7709 1.7146 1.7434
November 1.7481 1.7096 1.7309
December 1.7721 1.7283 1.7506