YEARLY HIGH
46.5288 RSD
YEARLY LOW
42.4709 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0784 RSD

2018 TOP to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 46.5288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 42.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0579 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2677 to the December average rate of 45.6537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.5288 was down 11.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.3268, 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 232,644 RSD
2017 Average 237,496 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 212,354 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,289.70 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.9080
42.8558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to RSD 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 43.5595, compared to 44.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.5595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.5723 RSD (High: 45.0309 / Low: 43.4585). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5755 RSD (High: 43.3581 / Low: 42.7825).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5723
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 45.6537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.8983), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7553 (+4.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 45.6537
2017 Avg (December) 43.8983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.1022 42.5623 43.2677
February 43.7710 42.4709 43.2802
March 43.3581 42.7825 43.1102
April 44.0811 42.8467 43.3033
May 45.0309 43.4585 44.1373
June 44.9178 43.7915 44.2583
July 43.9282 43.2505 43.6070
August 45.0170 43.7203 44.2924
September 44.3256 43.4293 43.9424
October 45.3971 44.2520 44.7288
November 45.6972 45.0053 45.3593
December 46.5288 45.1517 45.6537