2017 TOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 268.3400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 245.7499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5901 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.0671 to the December average rate of 253.5082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 268.3400 was down 3.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 278.7632, 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 2017.
TOP to SOS 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 252.8314, compared to 258.5229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6915 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 10.4960 SOS (High: 256.2459 / Low: 245.7499). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7811 SOS (High: 254.2635 / Low: 250.4824).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.8056 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 262.5893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.4122), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1771 (+1.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 254.1336 | 247.2641 | 251.0671 |
| February | 258.2024 | 253.5072 | 256.2369 |
| March | 257.5547 | 249.0937 | 252.8192 |
| April | 254.2635 | 250.4824 | 252.3973 |
| May | 256.2459 | 245.7499 | 249.8735 |
| June | 259.2202 | 250.7029 | 254.5942 |
| July | 262.8935 | 253.0753 | 258.4393 |
| August | 265.9983 | 256.7569 | 262.5534 |
| September | 268.3400 | 258.9024 | 262.5893 |
| October | 262.0049 | 254.9858 | 258.9263 |
| November | 259.2967 | 251.0400 | 255.1207 |
| December | 259.2437 | 249.6846 | 253.5082 |