YEARLY HIGH
0.8685 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.8103 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8382 TOP

2017 XCD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.8685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8516 to the December average rate of 0.8466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8685 was up 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,342 TOP
2016 Average 4,168 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,051 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.13 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8612
0.8113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to TOP 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 0.8471, compared to 0.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0272 TOP (High: 0.8412 / Low: 0.8140). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 TOP (High: 0.8567 / Low: 0.8466).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8570) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+2.88%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8570
2016 Avg (May) 0.8331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8585 0.8456 0.8516
February 0.8482 0.8305 0.8361
March 0.8532 0.8317 0.8461
April 0.8567 0.8466 0.8498
May 0.8685 0.8502 0.8570
June 0.8496 0.8305 0.8418
July 0.8412 0.8140 0.8275
August 0.8280 0.8103 0.8155
September 0.8267 0.8108 0.8187
October 0.8391 0.8227 0.8281
November 0.8503 0.8342 0.8402
December 0.8521 0.8377 0.8466