2018 TOP to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 219.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 206.4366.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1527 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.8324 to the December average rate of 212.8512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 219.5893 was down 0.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.8465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TOP to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 214.9702, compared to 210.1488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8214 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.6336 AMD (High: 219.5893 / Low: 209.9557). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4417 AMD (High: 209.5248 / Low: 208.0831).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.4693 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 213.8171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 208.6807), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1363 (+2.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 217.4646 | 213.0242 | 214.8324 |
| February | 218.6060 | 215.9619 | 217.4052 |
| March | 216.9977 | 214.5746 | 216.1026 |
| April | 219.4537 | 213.4600 | 216.3370 |
| May | 219.5893 | 209.9557 | 213.8171 |
| June | 213.1398 | 208.8841 | 211.3266 |
| July | 209.1899 | 206.4366 | 207.8573 |
| August | 209.5248 | 208.0831 | 208.6169 |
| September | 210.3008 | 208.2526 | 209.3824 |
| October | 211.7406 | 209.5171 | 210.3624 |
| November | 212.8876 | 210.0108 | 211.8226 |
| December | 215.3223 | 210.5260 | 212.8512 |