YEARLY HIGH
5.2161 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.5819 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8238 MDL

2013 LTL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.5819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6342 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6697 to the December average rate of 5.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.2161 was up 11.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.6980, 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 26,081 MDL
2012 Average 22,519 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 22,910 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,171.08 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.1828
4.5807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to MDL 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 4.6714, compared to 4.9762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1936 MDL (High: 5.0640 / Low: 4.8704). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0647 MDL (High: 4.6603 / Low: 4.5955).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1936
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0647

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 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.1326) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.6258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5068 (+10.96%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.1326
2012 Avg (December) 4.6258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7365 4.5819 4.6697
February 4.7469 4.6473 4.6865
March 4.6603 4.5955 4.6309
April 4.6861 4.6052 4.6514
May 4.7173 4.5825 4.6450
June 4.7917 4.6928 4.7452
July 4.7709 4.6350 4.7028
August 4.9390 4.8314 4.8961
September 5.0640 4.8704 4.9532
October 5.1518 5.0215 5.1121
November 5.1695 5.0001 5.0605
December 5.2161 5.0268 5.1326