YEARLY HIGH
0.5954 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5468 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5729 CAD

2017 TOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.5954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.5468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5741 to the December average rate of 0.5576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5954 was down 8.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6512, 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 2,977 CAD
2016 Average 2,943 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,734 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.50 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5901
0.5526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to CAD 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 0.5828, compared to 0.5630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0248 CAD (High: 0.5823 / Low: 0.5575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 CAD (High: 0.5633 / Low: 0.5506).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5854) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.22%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5854
2016 Avg (March) 0.5867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5827 0.5681 0.5741
February 0.5923 0.5680 0.5800
March 0.5954 0.5777 0.5854
April 0.5928 0.5769 0.5852
May 0.5940 0.5799 0.5870
June 0.5910 0.5758 0.5850
July 0.5786 0.5563 0.5678
August 0.5823 0.5575 0.5720
September 0.5666 0.5468 0.5557
October 0.5752 0.5547 0.5629
November 0.5676 0.5547 0.5619
December 0.5633 0.5506 0.5576