YEARLY HIGH
0.3302 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3067 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3185 XDR

2017 TOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.3302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.3067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3215 to the December average rate of 0.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3302 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3318, 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 1,651 XDR
2016 Average 1,598 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,533 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.83 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3284
0.3070
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 0.3205, compared to 0.3165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0120 XDR (High: 0.3302 / Low: 0.3182). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 XDR (High: 0.3227 / Low: 0.3199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.58%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3229
2016 Avg (March) 0.3179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3227 0.3199 0.3215
February 0.3290 0.3210 0.3266
March 0.3302 0.3182 0.3229
April 0.3222 0.3150 0.3199
May 0.3171 0.3107 0.3140
June 0.3207 0.3143 0.3178
July 0.3232 0.3164 0.3205
August 0.3251 0.3153 0.3216
September 0.3220 0.3156 0.3181
October 0.3196 0.3137 0.3170
November 0.3168 0.3070 0.3128
December 0.3109 0.3067 0.3088