YEARLY HIGH
689.6184 SOS
YEARLY LOW
599.8688 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
650.7586 SOS

2011 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 689.6184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 599.8688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.7496 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 620.0429 to the December average rate of 618.9954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 689.6184 was up 4.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 660.0568, 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 3,448,092 SOS
2010 Average 2,992,196 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,999,344 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,747.82 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

684.0219
613.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SOS 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 651.4219, compared to 650.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 651.4219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 650.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 42.7987 SOS (High: 663.1363 / Low: 620.3375). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2275 SOS (High: 686.8396 / Low: 669.6121).

October Spread (Volatile) ±42.7987
August Spread (Stable) ±17.2275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 29.1664 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.1664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 664.7940) against the same month in 2010 (average: 562.1931), the exchange rate shifted by +102.6009 (+18.25%).

2011 Avg (May) 664.7940
2010 Avg (May) 562.1931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 635.5891 599.8688 620.0429
February 643.0981 623.1406 632.9057
March 660.6905 640.2443 649.6433
April 688.5068 655.4931 669.8193
May 689.6184 649.7686 664.7940
June 685.3303 654.8671 671.3260
July 685.2422 645.9945 672.8584
August 686.8396 669.6121 678.1104
September 674.3657 632.0561 648.9440
October 663.1363 620.3375 644.4756
November 649.8980 620.7152 637.1883
December 634.7682 609.0080 618.9954