YEARLY HIGH
0.0827 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0659 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0770 LTL

2013 GMD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0777 to the December average rate of 0.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0827 was down 11.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 413 LTL
2012 Average 433 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 330 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.90 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0816
0.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0779, compared to 0.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0117 LTL (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0671). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LTL (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0767).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0802) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-10.18%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0802
2012 Avg (July) 0.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0805 0.0749 0.0777
February 0.0791 0.0744 0.0775
March 0.0817 0.0785 0.0800
April 0.0816 0.0791 0.0801
May 0.0814 0.0757 0.0796
June 0.0785 0.0707 0.0726
July 0.0827 0.0740 0.0802
August 0.0800 0.0735 0.0789
September 0.0807 0.0776 0.0792
October 0.0784 0.0767 0.0775
November 0.0787 0.0671 0.0744
December 0.0679 0.0659 0.0665