YEARLY HIGH
0.4567 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.4261 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4415 BSD

2017 TOP to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.4567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.4261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4344 to the December average rate of 0.4371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4567 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4590, 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 2,283 BSD
2016 Average 2,221 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,130 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.08 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4560
0.4296
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 0.4368, compared to 0.4462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0147 BSD (High: 0.4546 / Low: 0.4399). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BSD (High: 0.4371 / Low: 0.4319).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+2.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4538
2016 Avg (August) 0.4428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4397 0.4305 0.4344
February 0.4454 0.4340 0.4424
March 0.4449 0.4337 0.4374
April 0.4371 0.4319 0.4354
May 0.4352 0.4261 0.4318
June 0.4455 0.4355 0.4396
July 0.4546 0.4399 0.4472
August 0.4567 0.4469 0.4538
September 0.4564 0.4476 0.4520
October 0.4498 0.4409 0.4468
November 0.4436 0.4352 0.4404
December 0.4417 0.4342 0.4371