YEARLY HIGH
2.6966 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.5007 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6004 LTL

2013 BMD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.6966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 2.5007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1958 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5972 to the December average rate of 2.5202, 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 2.6966 was down 5.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,483 LTL
2012 Average 13,436 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 12,504 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.21 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6777
2.5059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2.6296, compared to 2.5712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1100 LTL (High: 2.6399 / Low: 2.5299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 LTL (High: 2.6121 / Low: 2.5772).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1100
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

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 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.6633) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+1.86%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.6633
2012 Avg (March) 2.6147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6426 2.5439 2.5972
February 2.6399 2.5299 2.5851
March 2.6966 2.6381 2.6633
April 2.6934 2.6252 2.6510
May 2.6890 2.6227 2.6603
June 2.6579 2.5803 2.6204
July 2.6942 2.5989 2.6397
August 2.6121 2.5772 2.5923
September 2.6298 2.5526 2.5850
October 2.5532 2.5007 2.5313
November 2.5828 2.5389 2.5588
December 2.5477 2.5044 2.5202