YEARLY HIGH
0.3999 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3708 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3847 USD

2013 LTL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.3708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3851 to the December average rate of 0.3968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3999 was up 2.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3888, 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 1,999 USD
2012 Average 1,862 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,854 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.21 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3989
0.3734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to USD 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 0.3804, compared to 0.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0165 USD (High: 0.3953 / Low: 0.3788). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 USD (High: 0.3880 / Low: 0.3828).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.3951) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+5.12%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.3951
2012 Avg (October) 0.3758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3931 0.3784 0.3851
February 0.3953 0.3788 0.3869
March 0.3791 0.3708 0.3755
April 0.3809 0.3713 0.3772
May 0.3813 0.3719 0.3759
June 0.3876 0.3762 0.3817
July 0.3848 0.3712 0.3789
August 0.3880 0.3828 0.3858
September 0.3918 0.3803 0.3869
October 0.3999 0.3917 0.3951
November 0.3939 0.3872 0.3908
December 0.3993 0.3925 0.3968