YEARLY HIGH
4.1772 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.2342 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7116 LSL

2013 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.1772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9430 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3769 to the December average rate of 4.1131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.1772 was up 25.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.3400, 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 20,886 LSL
2012 Average 15,281 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16,171 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,714.98 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.1867
3.3033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to LSL 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 3.5042, compared to 3.9191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3877 LSL (High: 3.7807 / Low: 3.3929). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0765 LSL (High: 3.7947 / Low: 3.7182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3877
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.1131) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8361 (+25.51%).

2013 Avg (December) 4.1131
2012 Avg (December) 3.2770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5357 3.2342 3.3769
February 3.5352 3.3540 3.4395
March 3.4964 3.4053 3.4474
April 3.4887 3.3758 3.4339
May 3.7807 3.3929 3.5041
June 3.9190 3.7164 3.8231
July 3.7947 3.7182 3.7574
August 4.0152 3.7818 3.8817
September 3.9625 3.7747 3.8643
October 3.9620 3.8741 3.9126
November 4.0311 3.9461 3.9857
December 4.1772 4.0168 4.1131