YEARLY HIGH
1.3483 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.2504 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3002 LTL

2013 BBD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.3483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.2504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0979 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2986 to the December average rate of 1.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3483 was down 5.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,741 LTL
2012 Average 6,718 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 6,252 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.60 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3388
1.2529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LTL 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 1.3148, compared to 1.2856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0550 LTL (High: 1.3199 / Low: 1.2649). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 LTL (High: 1.3060 / Low: 1.2886).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.3317) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+1.86%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.3317
2012 Avg (March) 1.3074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3213 1.2719 1.2986
February 1.3199 1.2649 1.2926
March 1.3483 1.3190 1.3317
April 1.3467 1.3126 1.3255
May 1.3445 1.3114 1.3301
June 1.3290 1.2901 1.3102
July 1.3471 1.2995 1.3199
August 1.3060 1.2886 1.2962
September 1.3149 1.2763 1.2925
October 1.2766 1.2504 1.2656
November 1.2914 1.2694 1.2794
December 1.2738 1.2522 1.2601