YEARLY HIGH
118.1706 MRO
YEARLY LOW
98.7811 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7601 MRO

2016 LTL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 118.1706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 98.7811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3895 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.5887 to the December average rate of 109.2969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 118.1706 was up 8.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 108.7625, 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 590,853 MRO
2015 Average 511,692 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 493,906 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,947.54 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

117.9385
106.6478
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 113.0990, compared to 114.4213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.4213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 11.9422 MRO (High: 110.7234 / Low: 98.7811). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1572 MRO (High: 115.7047 / Low: 114.5476).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.9422
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.6145 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 116.9427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 105.3506), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5921 (+11.00%).

2016 Avg (June) 116.9427
2015 Avg (June) 105.3506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.7234 98.7811 107.5887
February 113.2112 108.6419 111.4323
March 114.1423 110.3401 112.1759
April 114.9681 113.3589 114.2926
May 117.3342 113.9790 116.1616
June 118.1706 114.9649 116.9427
July 115.7047 114.5476 115.1037
August 117.7018 115.2799 116.3719
September 117.5586 116.0780 116.9976
October 117.2294 114.8799 115.8460
November 116.1490 109.4165 112.9113
December 111.3498 107.9080 109.2969