YEARLY HIGH
7187.3983 STD
YEARLY LOW
6905.5197 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7104.9003 STD

2013 LTL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 7187.3983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 6905.5197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 281.8786 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7109.8723 to the December average rate of 7112.5857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7187.3983 was down 4.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 7488.5572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,936,992 STD
2012 Average 35,606,582 STD
Yearly Trough Low 34,527,599 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,409,392.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7116.0779
7085.9502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to STD 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 7103.4225, compared to 7106.3780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7103.4225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7106.3780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 257.7793 STD (High: 7163.2990 / Low: 6905.5197). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.1125 STD (High: 7133.0582 / Low: 7089.9457).

June Spread (Volatile) ±257.7793
September Spread (Stable) ±43.1125

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 24.8778 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.8778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 7109.9904) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7098.4862), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5042 (+0.16%).

2013 Avg (November) 7109.9904
2012 Avg (November) 7098.4862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7152.9135 7074.1997 7109.8723
February 7131.4209 7071.8187 7099.6129
March 7165.3225 7034.6233 7100.0277
April 7154.8221 7089.6131 7113.0157
May 7171.8945 6924.5684 7088.4609
June 7163.2990 6905.5197 7109.5456
July 7178.8843 7027.0911 7113.5672
August 7166.0051 6913.8634 7088.6895
September 7133.0582 7089.9457 7107.0635
October 7136.5571 7085.8615 7106.3716
November 7187.3983 7000.6285 7109.9904
December 7154.0859 7078.1044 7112.5857