YEARLY HIGH
2.3471 TOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1898 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2656 TOP

2017 BSD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 2.3471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 2.1898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1574 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3021 to the December average rate of 2.2879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3471 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,736 TOP
2016 Average 11,259 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,949 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 786.79 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3274
2.1926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 2.2895, compared to 2.2416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0736 TOP (High: 2.2734 / Low: 2.1997). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 TOP (High: 2.3153 / Low: 2.2881).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

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 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.3162) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+2.86%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.3162
2016 Avg (May) 2.2517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3227 2.2743 2.3021
February 2.3042 2.2450 2.2606
March 2.3058 2.2477 2.2866
April 2.3153 2.2881 2.2966
May 2.3471 2.2977 2.3162
June 2.2962 2.2445 2.2750
July 2.2734 2.1997 2.2364
August 2.2377 2.1898 2.2038
September 2.2342 2.1913 2.2126
October 2.2678 2.2235 2.2381
November 2.2980 2.2545 2.2707
December 2.3029 2.2639 2.2879