2012 TOP to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 11639.8176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 10454.3988.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1185.4188 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10902.8054 to the December average rate of 10766.9858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11639.8176 was up 6.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 10969.8274, 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 2012.
TOP to STD 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 10899.7675, compared to 11117.7307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 217.9632 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 834.5548 STD (High: 11288.9536 / Low: 10454.3988). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 192.5651 STD (High: 10885.9450 / Low: 10693.3799).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 236.6237 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 11499.3308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10493.8535), the exchange rate shifted by +1005.4773 (+9.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11053.1219 | 10497.5906 | 10902.8054 |
| February | 11116.6163 | 10762.0840 | 10962.6850 |
| March | 11277.1988 | 10853.9907 | 11010.5961 |
| April | 11056.5037 | 10842.5909 | 10958.3766 |
| May | 11288.9536 | 10454.3988 | 10793.7512 |
| June | 11026.1723 | 10510.0538 | 10770.3906 |
| July | 11534.3263 | 10832.0258 | 11147.6637 |
| August | 11639.8176 | 11353.2138 | 11499.3308 |
| September | 11538.0550 | 10953.4063 | 11262.7071 |
| October | 11287.9119 | 10820.1425 | 11029.9497 |
| November | 11270.0153 | 10636.9044 | 10999.7470 |
| December | 10885.9450 | 10693.3799 | 10766.9858 |