YEARLY HIGH
0.4264 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3737 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3963 CAD

2013 LTL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3820 to the December average rate of 0.4221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4264 was up 9.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3879, 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 2,132 CAD
2012 Average 1,861 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,868 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.55 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4261
0.3780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to CAD 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 0.3864, compared to 0.4062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0194 CAD (High: 0.3930 / Low: 0.3737). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 CAD (High: 0.3971 / Low: 0.3908).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4221) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0458 (+12.18%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4221
2012 Avg (December) 0.3763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3930 0.3737 0.3820
February 0.3940 0.3877 0.3900
March 0.3901 0.3770 0.3845
April 0.3888 0.3769 0.3842
May 0.3897 0.3798 0.3835
June 0.3988 0.3898 0.3940
July 0.3971 0.3908 0.3943
August 0.4072 0.3956 0.4012
September 0.4040 0.3972 0.4008
October 0.4178 0.4043 0.4093
November 0.4177 0.4058 0.4098
December 0.4264 0.4174 0.4221