YEARLY HIGH
2.7419 TOP
YEARLY LOW
2.5723 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6615 TOP

2012 XDR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 2.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.5723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1697 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6727 to the December average rate of 2.6764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7419 was down 7.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,710 TOP
2011 Average 13,856 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 12,861 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.26 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7221
2.5886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.6528, compared to 2.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1655 TOP (High: 2.7419 / Low: 2.5764). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 TOP (High: 2.7179 / Low: 2.7014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1655
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.6868) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1372 (-4.86%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.6868
2011 Avg (May) 2.8240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6989 2.6360 2.6727
February 2.6449 2.5936 2.6211
March 2.6309 2.5723 2.5998
April 2.6479 2.6096 2.6254
May 2.7419 2.5764 2.6868
June 2.7179 2.7014 2.7110
July 2.7174 2.6300 2.6794
August 2.6653 2.6128 2.6475
September 2.7034 2.6506 2.6778
October 2.7100 2.6518 2.6831
November 2.7252 2.6046 2.6574
December 2.7054 2.6660 2.6764