YEARLY HIGH
2.1740 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.9714 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0792 LTL

2013 BND to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 2.1740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.9714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2027 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1170 to the December average rate of 2.0009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1740 was down 3.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,870 LTL
2012 Average 10,757 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 9,857 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.30 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1566
1.9867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.1155, compared to 2.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0960 LTL (High: 2.1542 / Low: 2.0582). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 LTL (High: 2.0581 / Low: 2.0334).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0960
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 2.1424) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+2.14%).

2013 Avg (April) 2.1424
2012 Avg (April) 2.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1542 2.0582 2.1170
February 2.1291 2.0401 2.0862
March 2.1719 2.1176 2.1368
April 2.1740 2.1298 2.1424
May 2.1472 2.1045 2.1307
June 2.1146 2.0513 2.0799
July 2.1094 2.0466 2.0828
August 2.0562 2.0138 2.0385
September 2.0581 2.0334 2.0469
October 2.0538 2.0230 2.0362
November 2.0720 2.0232 2.0517
December 2.0292 1.9714 2.0009