YEARLY HIGH
1.3036 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2202 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2618 TOP

2017 AWG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.3036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.2202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0834 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2796 to the December average rate of 1.2794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3036 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,518 TOP
2016 Average 6,279 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,101 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.10 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2920
1.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.2722, compared to 1.2514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0414 TOP (High: 1.2665 / Low: 1.2251). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 TOP (High: 1.2861 / Low: 1.2712).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.2864) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+2.40%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.2864
2016 Avg (May) 1.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2937 1.2695 1.2796
February 1.2735 1.2466 1.2550
March 1.2810 1.2484 1.2702
April 1.2861 1.2712 1.2757
May 1.3036 1.2759 1.2864
June 1.2764 1.2501 1.2663
July 1.2665 1.2251 1.2459
August 1.2488 1.2202 1.2301
September 1.2473 1.2208 1.2325
October 1.2666 1.2406 1.2501
November 1.2861 1.2618 1.2706
December 1.2888 1.2647 1.2794