YEARLY HIGH
0.5970 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.5538 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5756 USD

2012 TOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.5970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.5538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5743 to the December average rate of 0.5748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5970 was down 3.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6215, 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 2,985 USD
2011 Average 2,854 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,769 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.04 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5962
0.5556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to USD 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 0.5791, compared to 0.5720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0408 USD (High: 0.5970 / Low: 0.5562). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 USD (High: 0.5632 / Low: 0.5565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5700) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.64%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5700
2011 Avg (May) 0.5664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5870 0.5695 0.5743
February 0.5955 0.5852 0.5909
March 0.5965 0.5852 0.5928
April 0.5930 0.5846 0.5878
May 0.5970 0.5562 0.5700
June 0.5632 0.5565 0.5589
July 0.5735 0.5538 0.5624
August 0.5765 0.5670 0.5712
September 0.5827 0.5660 0.5740
October 0.5805 0.5684 0.5741
November 0.5851 0.5627 0.5756
December 0.5770 0.5670 0.5748