2018 AWG to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3057 TOP

YEARLY LOW

1.2289 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2679 TOP

2018 AWG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 1.3057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.2289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0768 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2550 to the December average rate of 1.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3057 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3036, 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 6,528 TOP

2017 Average 6,309 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 6,144 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.81 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2999

1.2306

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 1.2544, compared to 1.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0485 TOP (High: 1.2860 / Low: 1.2375). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 TOP (High: 1.2901 / Low: 1.2879).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.2941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+3.87%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.2941

2017 Avg (July) 1.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2680	1.2352	1.2550
February	1.2451	1.2289	1.2364
March	1.2548	1.2376	1.2456
April	1.2588	1.2368	1.2453
May	1.2860	1.2375	1.2665
June	1.2901	1.2702	1.2778
July	1.3057	1.2861	1.2941
August	1.2901	1.2879	1.2889
September	1.2890	1.2818	1.2850
October	1.2836	1.2776	1.2804
November	1.2793	1.2720	1.2743
December	1.2742	1.2511	1.2650