YEARLY HIGH
0.3849 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3474 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3676 XDR

2013 TOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3755 to the December average rate of 0.3500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3849 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3888, 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 1,924 XDR
2012 Average 1,879 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,737 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.43 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3848
0.3468
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 0.3779, compared to 0.3573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0251 XDR (High: 0.3832 / Low: 0.3580). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 XDR (High: 0.3524 / Low: 0.3488).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3816) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+2.50%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3816
2012 Avg (May) 0.3723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3773 0.3734 0.3755
February 0.3831 0.3748 0.3788
March 0.3841 0.3769 0.3805
April 0.3841 0.3794 0.3815
May 0.3849 0.3783 0.3816
June 0.3832 0.3580 0.3698
July 0.3625 0.3571 0.3604
August 0.3614 0.3535 0.3556
September 0.3627 0.3474 0.3574
October 0.3648 0.3575 0.3602
November 0.3663 0.3505 0.3602
December 0.3524 0.3488 0.3500