YEARLY HIGH
2.3471 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6857 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9619 TOP

2017 LTL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL 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 March 2, dropping to 0.6857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6614 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0670 to the December average rate of 2.2879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 114.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3471 was up 208.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,736 TOP
2016 Average 3,649 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,429 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,306.96 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4770
0.5473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.6823, compared to 2.2416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.6067 TOP (High: 2.3094 / Low: 0.7027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 TOP (High: 0.7226 / Low: 0.6857).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8813 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8813

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: 0.7436), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5726 (+211.48%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.3162
2016 Avg (May) 0.7436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3094 0.7027 1.0670
February 2.2923 0.6877 1.5895
March 0.7226 0.6857 0.7081
April 2.3153 0.7116 2.1380
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