YEARLY HIGH
0.3888 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3647 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3758 XDR

2012 TOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.3888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.3647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3742 to the December average rate of 0.3736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3888 was up 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3882, 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 1,944 XDR
2011 Average 1,807 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,824 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.27 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3862
0.3673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to XDR 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 0.3771, compared to 0.3745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0234 XDR (High: 0.3881 / Low: 0.3647). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.3702 / Low: 0.3679).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3847) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+12.78%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3847
2011 Avg (March) 0.3411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3794 0.3705 0.3742
February 0.3856 0.3781 0.3815
March 0.3888 0.3801 0.3847
April 0.3832 0.3777 0.3809
May 0.3881 0.3647 0.3723
June 0.3702 0.3679 0.3689
July 0.3802 0.3680 0.3733
August 0.3827 0.3752 0.3777
September 0.3773 0.3699 0.3734
October 0.3771 0.3690 0.3727
November 0.3839 0.3669 0.3764
December 0.3751 0.3696 0.3736