YEARLY HIGH
0.7191 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.6669 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6934 LTL

2013 SAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.7191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.6669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6925 to the December average rate of 0.6720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7191 was down 5.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,595 LTL
2012 Average 3,583 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,334 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.91 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7139
0.6682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.7011, compared to 0.6856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0291 LTL (High: 0.7038 / Low: 0.6748). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LTL (High: 0.6964 / Low: 0.6872).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.7101) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+1.85%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.7101
2012 Avg (March) 0.6972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7046 0.6783 0.6925
February 0.7038 0.6748 0.6893
March 0.7191 0.7034 0.7101
April 0.7183 0.7000 0.7069
May 0.7170 0.6993 0.7094
June 0.7087 0.6880 0.6987
July 0.7184 0.6930 0.7039
August 0.6964 0.6872 0.6912
September 0.7012 0.6807 0.6893
October 0.6808 0.6669 0.6750
November 0.6886 0.6770 0.6823
December 0.6793 0.6677 0.6720