YEARLY HIGH
35.5785 MRO
YEARLY LOW
27.8252 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5377 MRO

2013 LSL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 35.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 27.8252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7533 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3749 to the December average rate of 28.1336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 35.5785 was down 8.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,893 MRO
2012 Average 179,978 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 139,126 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,766.52 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.9991
27.5095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MRO 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 31.5752, compared to 29.5002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 3.4729 MRO (High: 31.7455 / Low: 28.2726). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5890 MRO (High: 33.8800 / Low: 33.2910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4729
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 34.3749) against the same month in 2012 (average: 35.9870), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6121 (-4.48%).

2013 Avg (January) 34.3749
2012 Avg (January) 35.9870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5785 33.2607 34.3749
February 33.8800 33.2910 33.6993
March 32.8854 30.1400 31.4789
April 31.0710 29.0626 30.0837
May 31.7455 28.2726 30.0073
June 30.4867 29.3357 29.8068
July 31.2306 29.1838 30.0224
August 30.8082 28.6215 29.8686
September 30.8757 28.3883 29.4759
October 30.8343 29.1273 30.2589
November 29.8729 28.6072 29.2418
December 28.5552 27.8252 28.1336