2013 LTL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 634.5366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 446.2944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 188.2422 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 615.7231 to the December average rate of 462.5781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 634.5366 was up 0.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 632.1088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 586.7567, compared to 494.5347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.2220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 38.7694 SOS (High: 634.5366 / Low: 595.7672). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8419 SOS (High: 481.3623 / Low: 472.5204).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.7252 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 616.5855) against the same month in 2012 (average: 622.3994), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8139 (-0.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 631.2999 | 604.9768 | 615.7231 |
| February | 634.5366 | 595.7672 | 616.5855 |
| March | 611.9853 | 581.7738 | 596.8482 |
| April | 590.4270 | 575.0521 | 584.6084 |
| May | 578.9458 | 545.9291 | 559.8833 |
| June | 555.9935 | 529.0552 | 546.8916 |
| July | 534.5633 | 516.3401 | 526.2332 |
| August | 529.1283 | 499.8898 | 515.6401 |
| September | 500.2900 | 491.2943 | 495.4326 |
| October | 494.6161 | 485.1710 | 490.5211 |
| November | 481.3623 | 472.5204 | 476.8031 |
| December | 473.9579 | 446.2944 | 462.5781 |