YEARLY HIGH
0.0092 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 LTL

2017 MRO to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0092 was down 8.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0101, 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 46 LTL
2016 Average 44 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 14 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.58 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0096
0.0021
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 0.0052, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 LTL (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-17.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0076
2016 Avg (January) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0092 0.0028 0.0076
February 0.0092 0.0028 0.0055
March 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
April 0.0090 0.0028 0.0034
May 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
June 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
September 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
November 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
December 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028