YEARLY HIGH
5.0564 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.3393 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6501 SCR

2013 LTL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 5.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.3393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7171 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0117 to the December average rate of 4.7857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.0564 was down 8.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5157, 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 25,282 SCR
2012 Average 25,554 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 21,697 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,585.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.0709
4.3605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SCR 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 4.6194, compared to 4.6808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.3501 SCR (High: 5.0224 / Low: 4.6723). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 SCR (High: 4.8221 / Low: 4.7454).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3501
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 0.4350 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.0117) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.1886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1769 (-3.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.0117
2012 Avg (January) 5.1886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0564 4.9418 5.0117
February 5.0224 4.6723 4.8831
March 4.6639 4.3393 4.4482
April 4.4797 4.3397 4.4197
May 4.4789 4.3643 4.4289
June 4.5879 4.4410 4.5248
July 4.6266 4.4294 4.5385
August 4.6693 4.5793 4.6289
September 4.7207 4.5660 4.6559
October 4.8243 4.7119 4.7637
November 4.7629 4.6503 4.7120
December 4.8221 4.7454 4.7857