YEARLY HIGH
0.3528 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3134 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3299 GBP

2018 TOP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.3528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3221 to the December average rate of 0.3467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3528 was down 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3628, 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 1,764 GBP
2017 Average 1,714 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,567 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.05 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3493
0.3172
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 0.3241, compared to 0.3357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0146 GBP (High: 0.3285 / Low: 0.3139). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 GBP (High: 0.3322 / Low: 0.3270).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+6.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3467
2017 Avg (December) 0.3261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3280 0.3134 0.3221
February 0.3278 0.3173 0.3233
March 0.3273 0.3157 0.3220
April 0.3285 0.3139 0.3199
May 0.3334 0.3216 0.3280
June 0.3322 0.3270 0.3292
July 0.3323 0.3244 0.3279
August 0.3410 0.3298 0.3363
September 0.3366 0.3261 0.3319
October 0.3416 0.3277 0.3333
November 0.3423 0.3316 0.3379
December 0.3528 0.3418 0.3467