YEARLY HIGH
0.3636 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3493 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3564 CHF

2013 LTL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.3636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3558 to the December average rate of 0.3547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3636 was up 2.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3534, 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 1,818 CHF
2012 Average 1,745 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,747 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3600
0.3526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to CHF 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 0.3561, compared to 0.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 CHF (High: 0.3613 / Low: 0.3493). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CHF (High: 0.3575 / Low: 0.3552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3594) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+3.27%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3594
2012 Avg (May) 0.3480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3613 0.3493 0.3558
February 0.3589 0.3532 0.3561
March 0.3583 0.3524 0.3551
April 0.3564 0.3514 0.3532
May 0.3636 0.3542 0.3594
June 0.3602 0.3546 0.3569
July 0.3600 0.3568 0.3579
August 0.3587 0.3560 0.3571
September 0.3590 0.3548 0.3572
October 0.3579 0.3549 0.3568
November 0.3575 0.3552 0.3566
December 0.3566 0.3529 0.3547