2018 TOP to RSD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |