YEARLY HIGH
234.0352 SYP
YEARLY LOW
220.4919 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.6871 SYP

2018 TOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 234.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 220.4919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5433 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.2212 to the December average rate of 226.1659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 234.0352 was down 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 235.4407, 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 1,170,176 SYP
2017 Average 737,336 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,102,459 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,716.64 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

233.6012
221.4847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to SYP 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 229.6391, compared to 223.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.6391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.3549 SYP (High: 232.4951 / Low: 224.1402). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2251 SYP (High: 223.1039 / Low: 222.8788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.3549
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.1684 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 232.5915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 94.8678), the exchange rate shifted by +137.7237 (+145.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 232.5915
2017 Avg (February) 94.8678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 232.7774 226.7249 229.2212
February 234.0352 230.7182 232.5915
March 232.9500 230.0159 231.6283
April 232.9500 228.4953 231.5872
May 232.4951 224.1402 227.4188
June 226.7718 223.3309 225.3877
July 223.3800 220.4919 222.4944
August 223.1039 222.8788 222.9049
September 223.1212 222.8507 222.9121
October 223.9024 222.8831 223.4454
November 224.9300 223.5844 224.4871
December 228.6772 224.5112 226.1659