YEARLY HIGH
367.1413 MRO
YEARLY LOW
108.2272 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
312.2383 MRO

2017 LTL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 367.1413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 108.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.9141 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.1893 to the December average rate of 355.3204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 113.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 367.1413 was up 210.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 118.1706, 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 1,835,706 MRO
2016 Average 568,781 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 541,136 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,294,570.61 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

390.7768
85.8357
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 264.2095, compared to 360.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 96.0577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.2095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 360.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 251.6134 MRO (High: 360.8992 / Low: 109.2858). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6619 MRO (High: 356.7340 / Low: 354.0721).

February Spread (Volatile) ±251.6134
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 141.0758 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -141.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 365.3650) against the same month in 2016 (average: 116.9976), the exchange rate shifted by +248.3674 (+212.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 365.3650
2016 Avg (September) 116.9976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 358.8240 108.2272 166.1893
February 360.8992 109.2858 252.3233
March 113.1339 109.2484 111.2474
April 361.3654 111.5480 335.2800
May 362.0038 358.4065 359.9484
June 362.5000 358.1250 360.2685
July 364.1058 359.0926 361.4742
August 366.8988 361.8622 363.5050
September 367.1413 364.1658 365.3650
October 367.1413 354.0636 361.0727
November 356.4990 352.8213 354.8654
December 356.7340 354.0721 355.3204