YEARLY HIGH
0.6111 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.4382 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5780 LTL

2013 SDG to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.6111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1729 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5888 to the December average rate of 0.4420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6111 was down 41.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,055 LTL
2012 Average 4,067 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,191 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 864.75 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6196
0.4259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5960, compared to 0.5600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1393 LTL (High: 0.5849 / Low: 0.4456). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 LTL (High: 0.5924 / Low: 0.5850).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1393
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1279 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.6035) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3733 (-38.22%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.6035
2012 Avg (March) 0.9768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5996 0.5768 0.5888
February 0.5971 0.5733 0.5854
March 0.6111 0.5985 0.6035
April 0.6102 0.5961 0.6009
May 0.6101 0.5940 0.6029
June 0.6034 0.5856 0.5946
July 0.6104 0.5902 0.5991
August 0.5924 0.5850 0.5883
September 0.5966 0.5787 0.5867
October 0.5792 0.5674 0.5742
November 0.5849 0.4456 0.5699
December 0.4469 0.4382 0.4420