YEARLY HIGH
0.7420 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6492 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6894 TOP

2013 LTL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.6492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0928 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6679 to the December average rate of 0.7371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7420 was up 11.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6676, 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 3,710 TOP
2012 Average 3,235 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,246 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.15 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7452
0.6482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to TOP 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 0.6650, compared to 0.7138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0462 TOP (High: 0.7013 / Low: 0.6551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 TOP (High: 0.6636 / Low: 0.6503).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0462
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7371) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0761 (+11.51%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7371
2012 Avg (December) 0.6610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6782 0.6590 0.6679
February 0.6821 0.6550 0.6691
March 0.6644 0.6496 0.6563
April 0.6636 0.6503 0.6570
May 0.6640 0.6492 0.6574
June 0.7013 0.6551 0.6823
July 0.7056 0.6893 0.6991
August 0.7208 0.7023 0.7142
September 0.7269 0.7038 0.7108
October 0.7225 0.7004 0.7125
November 0.7316 0.6936 0.7089
December 0.7420 0.7284 0.7371