YEARLY HIGH
0.0730 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0689 LTL

2012 DOP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0690 to the December average rate of 0.0657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0730 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365 LTL
2011 Average 327 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 325 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.41 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0726
0.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0684, compared to 0.0693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0057 LTL (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0671). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LTL (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0703).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0720) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+12.94%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0720
2011 Avg (July) 0.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0675 0.0690
February 0.0682 0.0660 0.0672
March 0.0684 0.0663 0.0671
April 0.0682 0.0663 0.0673
May 0.0713 0.0670 0.0692
June 0.0719 0.0698 0.0706
July 0.0730 0.0701 0.0720
August 0.0720 0.0703 0.0713
September 0.0728 0.0671 0.0705
October 0.0725 0.0669 0.0686
November 0.0689 0.0663 0.0678
December 0.0669 0.0649 0.0657