2018 TOP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3202 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.3044 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3104 XDR

2018 TOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.3202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 0.3044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3095 to the December average rate of 0.3157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3202 was down 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3302, 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 1,601 XDR

2017 Average 1,592 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,522 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.03 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3165

0.3067

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 0.3099, compared to 0.3110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 XDR (High: 0.3162 / Low: 0.3044). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.3094 / Low: 0.3082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+2.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3157

2017 Avg (December) 0.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3118	0.3062	0.3095
February	0.3127	0.3080	0.3109
March	0.3124	0.3068	0.3096
April	0.3146	0.3073	0.3101
May	0.3162	0.3044	0.3098
June	0.3116	0.3081	0.3095
July	0.3096	0.3044	0.3075
August	0.3107	0.3085	0.3094
September	0.3094	0.3082	0.3087
October	0.3127	0.3093	0.3110
November	0.3145	0.3118	0.3134
December	0.3202	0.3130	0.3157