2013 LTL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

120.4817 MRO

YEARLY LOW

98.5391 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

113.0068 MRO

2013 LTL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 120.4817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 98.5391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9426 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0032 to the December average rate of 115.7113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 120.4817 was up 4.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 115.7694, 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 602,409 MRO

2012 Average 549,263 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 492,696 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,712.90 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

119.8979

101.7811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to MRO 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 110.4779, compared to 115.5358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.4779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.5358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 14.0427 MRO (High: 112.5819 / Low: 98.5391). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6575 MRO (High: 116.8486 / Low: 114.1911).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.0427

December Spread (Stable) ±2.6575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.3997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 118.3881) against the same month in 2012 (average: 112.9847), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4035 (+4.78%).

2013 Avg (October) 118.3881

2012 Avg (October) 112.9847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	118.0274	114.3798	116.0032
February	118.8638	112.4586	115.9104
March	112.0158	102.9533	108.5107
April	105.0641	99.6702	103.2908
May	112.5819	98.5391	105.2036
June	116.5093	111.5944	113.9488
July	116.7778	109.0999	112.8025
August	116.9628	112.9803	115.8926
September	117.7774	111.8402	113.8750
October	120.4817	114.9480	118.3881
November	118.5453	114.2164	116.5452
December	116.8486	114.1911	115.7113