YEARLY HIGH
4.2546 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.9495 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0667 LTL

2013 FKP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 3.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3051 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1503 to the December average rate of 4.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.2546 was down 4.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.4363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,273 LTL
2012 Average 21,293 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19,748 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,525.30 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.1649
3.9901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.0591, compared to 4.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2280 LTL (High: 4.2546 / Low: 4.0266). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 LTL (High: 4.0730 / Low: 4.0192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2280
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.1503) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.1511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.1503
2012 Avg (January) 4.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2546 4.0266 4.1503
February 4.0806 3.9546 4.0047
March 4.0950 3.9497 4.0182
April 4.1011 4.0270 4.0601
May 4.1016 4.0324 4.0687
June 4.0730 4.0192 4.0525
July 4.0539 3.9495 4.0052
August 4.0541 3.9513 4.0181
September 4.1287 4.0517 4.1018
October 4.1288 4.0283 4.0717
November 4.1588 4.0691 4.1225
December 4.1667 4.0822 4.1272