YEARLY HIGH
0.1403 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1304 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1353 TOP

2018 MDL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1326 to the December average rate of 0.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1403 was up 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701 TOP
2017 Average 616 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 652 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.58 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1396
0.1320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1343, compared to 0.1362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0055 TOP (High: 0.1390 / Low: 0.1335). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 TOP (High: 0.1386 / Low: 0.1366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+12.16%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1385
2017 Avg (July) 0.1235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1342 0.1312 0.1326
February 0.1339 0.1306 0.1328
March 0.1356 0.1327 0.1342
April 0.1368 0.1333 0.1352
May 0.1390 0.1335 0.1358
June 0.1365 0.1344 0.1354
July 0.1403 0.1365 0.1385
August 0.1400 0.1375 0.1389
September 0.1386 0.1366 0.1375
October 0.1366 0.1341 0.1355
November 0.1351 0.1330 0.1341
December 0.1342 0.1304 0.1326