YEARLY HIGH
0.0357 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0292 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0337 TOP

2018 HTG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.0357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0348 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0357 was down 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179 TOP
2017 Average 174 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 146 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.83 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0356
0.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0019 TOP (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TOP (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.11%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0349
2017 Avg (July) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0355 0.0343 0.0348
February 0.0348 0.0343 0.0345
March 0.0348 0.0342 0.0345
April 0.0348 0.0341 0.0343
May 0.0357 0.0340 0.0350
June 0.0353 0.0344 0.0347
July 0.0357 0.0342 0.0349
August 0.0348 0.0333 0.0343
September 0.0335 0.0331 0.0333
October 0.0331 0.0320 0.0326
November 0.0323 0.0311 0.0316
December 0.0311 0.0292 0.0299