2018 AUD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8195 TOP

YEARLY LOW

1.5894 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6983 TOP

2018 AUD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.8195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.5894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2301 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7874 to the December average rate of 1.6305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8195 was up 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7828, 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 9,097 TOP

2017 Average 8,684 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 7,947 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,150.36 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8031

1.6148

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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 1.7298, compared to 1.6668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0995 TOP (High: 1.6889 / Low: 1.5894). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 TOP (High: 1.6807 / Low: 1.6453).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0995

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+4.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7874

2017 Avg (January) 1.7161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8195	1.7623	1.7874
February	1.7759	1.7217	1.7420
March	1.7559	1.7038	1.7245
April	1.7326	1.6742	1.7078
May	1.7395	1.6508	1.7052
June	1.7461	1.6876	1.7120
July	1.7321	1.6928	1.7144
August	1.7159	1.6615	1.6929
September	1.6862	1.6425	1.6631
October	1.6700	1.6263	1.6368
November	1.6807	1.6453	1.6631
December	1.6889	1.5894	1.6305