YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 LTL

2013 MRO to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0101 was up 4.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51 LTL
2012 Average 46 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 42 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.24 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0098
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to LTL 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 LTL (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0095) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.90%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0095
2012 Avg (May) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
February 0.0089 0.0084 0.0086
March 0.0097 0.0089 0.0092
April 0.0100 0.0095 0.0097
May 0.0101 0.0089 0.0095
June 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088
July 0.0092 0.0086 0.0089
August 0.0089 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0089 0.0085 0.0088
October 0.0087 0.0083 0.0084
November 0.0088 0.0084 0.0086
December 0.0088 0.0086 0.0086