YEARLY HIGH
0.2591 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2473 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2531 XDR

2013 LTL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.2473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2508 to the December average rate of 0.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2591 was up 3.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2505, 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 1,296 XDR
2012 Average 1,216 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,237 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.91 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2588
0.2489
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 0.2513, compared to 0.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 XDR (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.2476). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2579) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+4.44%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2579
2012 Avg (December) 0.2470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2549 0.2476 0.2508
February 0.2564 0.2506 0.2534
March 0.2513 0.2473 0.2497
April 0.2519 0.2474 0.2507
May 0.2523 0.2498 0.2509
June 0.2541 0.2509 0.2522
July 0.2540 0.2496 0.2520
August 0.2548 0.2527 0.2540
September 0.2557 0.2517 0.2540
October 0.2584 0.2550 0.2566
November 0.2566 0.2535 0.2553
December 0.2591 0.2562 0.2579