YEARLY HIGH
0.2505 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2335 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2431 XDR

2012 LTL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2435 to the December average rate of 0.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2505 was down 6.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2666, 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 1,253 XDR
2011 Average 1,276 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,168 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.08 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2494
0.2351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to XDR 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 0.2446, compared to 0.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0095 XDR (High: 0.2472 / Low: 0.2377). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XDR (High: 0.2498 / Low: 0.2465).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2473) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2528), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-2.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2473
2011 Avg (February) 0.2528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2469 0.2400 0.2435
February 0.2505 0.2447 0.2473
March 0.2498 0.2465 0.2482
April 0.2496 0.2460 0.2470
May 0.2472 0.2377 0.2423
June 0.2415 0.2369 0.2394
July 0.2415 0.2335 0.2363
August 0.2395 0.2356 0.2374
September 0.2454 0.2392 0.2424
October 0.2458 0.2424 0.2440
November 0.2452 0.2410 0.2429
December 0.2493 0.2444 0.2470