YEARLY HIGH
0.3318 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3060 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3195 XDR

2016 TOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.3060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3208 to the December average rate of 0.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3318 was down 8.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3620, 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 1,659 XDR
2015 Average 1,689 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,530 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.85 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3281
0.3137
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 0.3173, compared to 0.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0131 XDR (High: 0.3191 / Low: 0.3060). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 XDR (High: 0.3194 / Low: 0.3164).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3269) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.46%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3269
2015 Avg (November) 0.3254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3245 0.3151 0.3208
February 0.3191 0.3060 0.3151
March 0.3192 0.3153 0.3179
April 0.3222 0.3158 0.3185
May 0.3178 0.3125 0.3149
June 0.3229 0.3115 0.3165
July 0.3202 0.3140 0.3174
August 0.3195 0.3152 0.3167
September 0.3194 0.3164 0.3178
October 0.3302 0.3184 0.3259
November 0.3318 0.3193 0.3269
December 0.3308 0.3208 0.3260