YEARLY HIGH
0.2305 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1978 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2154 LTL

2013 SCR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.2305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1995 to the December average rate of 0.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2305 was up 6.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,152 LTL
2012 Average 980 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 989 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.41 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2290
0.1969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2171, compared to 0.2137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0160 LTL (High: 0.2305 / Low: 0.2144). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LTL (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.2074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.2249) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+21.25%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.2249
2012 Avg (March) 0.1855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2024 0.1978 0.1995
February 0.2140 0.1991 0.2049
March 0.2305 0.2144 0.2249
April 0.2304 0.2232 0.2263
May 0.2291 0.2233 0.2258
June 0.2252 0.2180 0.2210
July 0.2258 0.2161 0.2204
August 0.2184 0.2142 0.2160
September 0.2190 0.2118 0.2148
October 0.2122 0.2073 0.2099
November 0.2150 0.2100 0.2122
December 0.2107 0.2074 0.2090