2012 TOP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5908 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5380 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5558 AUD

2012 TOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.5380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5522 to the December average rate of 0.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5908 was down 3.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6126, 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 2,954 AUD

2011 Average 2,763 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,690 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.74 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5740

0.5426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to AUD 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 0.5609, compared to 0.5507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0304 AUD (High: 0.5755 / Low: 0.5450). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 AUD (High: 0.5729 / Low: 0.5619).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5714) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0412 (+7.77%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5714

2011 Avg (May) 0.5302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5628	0.5404	0.5522
February	0.5597	0.5422	0.5513
March	0.5721	0.5512	0.5624
April	0.5729	0.5619	0.5675
May	0.5908	0.5612	0.5714
June	0.5755	0.5450	0.5605
July	0.5529	0.5401	0.5457
August	0.5537	0.5392	0.5452
September	0.5605	0.5445	0.5517
October	0.5681	0.5511	0.5580
November	0.5665	0.5380	0.5536
December	0.5567	0.5433	0.5497