YEARLY HIGH
0.3628 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3222 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3429 GBP

2017 TOP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.3628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3519 to the December average rate of 0.3261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3628 was down 2.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3714, 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 1,814 GBP
2016 Average 1,645 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,611 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.37 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3576
0.3232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to GBP 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 0.3472, compared to 0.3385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0222 GBP (High: 0.3531 / Low: 0.3310). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 GBP (High: 0.3294 / Low: 0.3222).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0432 (+13.90%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3544
2016 Avg (March) 0.3112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3598 0.3455 0.3519
February 0.3594 0.3450 0.3547
March 0.3628 0.3457 0.3544
April 0.3524 0.3336 0.3445
May 0.3397 0.3282 0.3342
June 0.3500 0.3374 0.3435
July 0.3469 0.3359 0.3437
August 0.3550 0.3429 0.3503
September 0.3531 0.3310 0.3395
October 0.3439 0.3325 0.3385
November 0.3392 0.3226 0.3331
December 0.3294 0.3222 0.3261