YEARLY HIGH
0.4590 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.4277 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4441 BSD

2016 TOP to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.4590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4434 to the December average rate of 0.4391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4590 was down 9.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5070, 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 2,295 BSD
2015 Average 2,364 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,138 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.66 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4511
0.4380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to BSD 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 0.4442, compared to 0.4441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0223 BSD (High: 0.4590 / Low: 0.4367). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BSD (High: 0.4472 / Low: 0.4429).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.4467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.65%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.4467
2015 Avg (November) 0.4496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4476 0.4358 0.4434
February 0.4456 0.4277 0.4394
March 0.4475 0.4403 0.4439
April 0.4526 0.4457 0.4487
May 0.4501 0.4388 0.4441
June 0.4515 0.4380 0.4456
July 0.4457 0.4359 0.4415
August 0.4454 0.4404 0.4428
September 0.4472 0.4429 0.4446
October 0.4536 0.4440 0.4500
November 0.4590 0.4367 0.4467
December 0.4464 0.4295 0.4391