YEARLY HIGH
0.9133 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8521 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8831 BBD

2017 TOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.8521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8692 to the December average rate of 0.8742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9133 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,567 BBD
2016 Average 4,442 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,261 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.16 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9120
0.8591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to BBD 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 0.8737, compared to 0.8924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0294 BBD (High: 0.9092 / Low: 0.8798). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 BBD (High: 0.8741 / Low: 0.8638).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9076
2016 Avg (August) 0.8855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8801 0.8598 0.8692
February 0.8915 0.8686 0.8850
March 0.8898 0.8674 0.8747
April 0.8741 0.8638 0.8709
May 0.8704 0.8521 0.8635
June 0.8911 0.8710 0.8791
July 0.9092 0.8798 0.8944
August 0.9133 0.8938 0.9076
September 0.9127 0.8952 0.9040
October 0.8995 0.8819 0.8937
November 0.8871 0.8703 0.8808
December 0.8834 0.8685 0.8742