YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 LTL

2016 MRO to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0101 was down 4.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0105, 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
2015 Average 49 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 42 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.31 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0094
0.0085
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 0.0089, 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 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 LTL (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LTL (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0093
2015 Avg (January) 0.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0090 0.0093
February 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
May 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
June 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
July 0.0087 0.0086 0.0087
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
October 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
November 0.0091 0.0086 0.0089
December 0.0093 0.0090 0.0091