YEARLY HIGH
161.4991 MRO
YEARLY LOW
90.1803 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.4108 MRO

2018 TOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 161.4991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 90.1803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.3189 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.9407 to the December average rate of 156.7771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.4991 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 167.4210, 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 807,496 MRO
2017 Average 794,614 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 450,901 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,594.35 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.4907
149.7263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to MRO 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 158.5147, compared to 154.3070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.5147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.3070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 65.2460 MRO (High: 155.4263 / Low: 90.1803). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4328 MRO (High: 154.7259 / Low: 154.2931).

October Spread (Volatile) ±65.2460
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8749 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 160.5103) against the same month in 2017 (average: 158.8956), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6147 (+1.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 160.5103
2017 Avg (February) 158.8956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.6362 156.4552 157.9407
February 161.4991 159.1433 160.5103
March 160.8065 159.0044 159.9665
April 161.0326 157.7314 159.8693
May 160.5987 154.8635 157.0962
June 156.7770 154.3772 155.7050
July 154.6445 152.4088 153.8173
August 154.7259 153.8603 154.3419
September 154.7259 154.2931 154.5816
October 155.4263 90.1803 150.7067
November 155.9173 154.9866 155.6173
December 158.5222 155.6522 156.7771