2017 TOP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6774 AED

YEARLY LOW

1.5648 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6218 AED

2017 TOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.5648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5959 to the December average rate of 1.6054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6774 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6858, 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 8,387 AED

2016 Average 8,157 AED

Yearly Trough Low 7,824 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.96 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6749

1.5777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to AED 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 1.6046, compared to 1.6389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0541 AED (High: 1.6698 / Low: 1.6157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 AED (High: 1.6052 / Low: 1.5864).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6668) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6668

2016 Avg (August) 1.6262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6071	1.5831	1.5959
February	1.6364	1.6023	1.6256
March	1.6339	1.5929	1.6064
April	1.6052	1.5864	1.5993
May	1.5985	1.5648	1.5858
June	1.6365	1.5996	1.6145
July	1.6698	1.6157	1.6425
August	1.6774	1.6414	1.6668
September	1.6763	1.6438	1.6601
October	1.6519	1.6197	1.6412
November	1.6292	1.5982	1.6176
December	1.6224	1.5949	1.6054