YEARLY HIGH
0.7998 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7417 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7694 BBD

2013 LTL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.7998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.7417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7702 to the December average rate of 0.7936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7998 was up 2.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7777, 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 3,999 BBD
2012 Average 3,724 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,708 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.42 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7979
0.7467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to BBD 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 0.7607, compared to 0.7781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0329 BBD (High: 0.7906 / Low: 0.7576). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 BBD (High: 0.7760 / Low: 0.7657).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.7902) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+5.12%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.7902
2012 Avg (October) 0.7517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7862 0.7568 0.7702
February 0.7906 0.7576 0.7738
March 0.7581 0.7417 0.7510
April 0.7619 0.7426 0.7545
May 0.7626 0.7438 0.7518
June 0.7751 0.7525 0.7633
July 0.7696 0.7423 0.7577
August 0.7760 0.7657 0.7715
September 0.7835 0.7605 0.7738
October 0.7998 0.7833 0.7902
November 0.7878 0.7744 0.7816
December 0.7986 0.7850 0.7936