Case in point here is the NAVCoin.  See this chart here:
http://imgur.com/a/YSudp


Now, I understand the basics of the crypto trading and you buy when the price drops, and sell when it rises up (or hold - depending on your end game)

I saw NavCoin at 60 cents yesterday, and as it was still climbing at the time, had a upward trend, I held off. But now, the price has doubled by this afternoon to $1.20

1) So at what point do - you decide that "ok , $1 is a good price, or $1.2". - How do I know what the "peak" might be. For all I know $1.20 IS the peak or it could possibly keep climbing (like Litecoin) and reach $10?

2) After seeing the chart, at what point should I have decided to "buy" or is that moment, right now, when it's sitting at $1.20.

I am new to this, so it might be a stupid question. -so excuse me for that


Any help would be appreciated.  

EDIT: and while I typed this, it climbed up to $1.34!

Great. So, do you see Neo going back up? Any possibility of ever touching 3 -figures?

So - just wanted to get some advice as to which are some coins you believe have good short term investment value?  

Feel free to include any upcoming ICOs as well! (which have good backers/tech etc - I know there are tons of fly-by-night operators out there)

Looking to invest around $1000 but I am a creature of research and homework - so just looking for suggestions/guidance.

Thanks in advance!