YEARLY HIGH
251.3307 SOS
YEARLY LOW
190.8448 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.4010 SOS

2015 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 251.3307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 190.8448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.4858 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.3476 to the December average rate of 198.2713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 251.3307 was down 44.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 452.0609, 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 1,256,653 SOS
2014 Average 1,758,724 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 954,224 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,429.09 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

247.9375
192.8583
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 237.0740, compared to 209.7280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.3460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.7280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 15.5186 SOS (High: 238.9694 / Low: 223.4508). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5745 SOS (High: 237.7458 / Low: 234.1713).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.5186
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.3925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 243.3476) against the same month in 2014 (average: 435.9605), the exchange rate shifted by -192.6130 (-44.18%).

2015 Avg (January) 243.3476
2014 Avg (January) 435.9605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.3307 235.8155 243.3476
February 237.7458 234.1713 235.7365
March 240.7847 234.1686 238.7724
April 240.5514 236.4415 238.9791
May 239.9864 230.8927 235.9734
June 238.9694 223.4508 229.6352
July 225.4729 216.0187 220.8846
August 220.8399 215.7308 217.7086
September 218.9367 209.0400 214.2148
October 212.3624 200.8341 209.8408
November 201.9686 193.4968 197.4483
December 201.2457 190.8448 198.2713