YEARLY HIGH
1.5404 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.3477 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4528 LTL

2013 TOP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.5404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1927 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4974 to the December average rate of 1.3567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5404 was down 4.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,702 LTL
2012 Average 7,730 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 6,739 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 963.60 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5404
1.3400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.5042, compared to 1.4014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1005 LTL (High: 1.5264 / Low: 1.4259). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LTL (High: 1.3728 / Low: 1.3477).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.5211) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-0.99%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.5211
2012 Avg (May) 1.5364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5174 1.4746 1.4974
February 1.5266 1.4661 1.4948
March 1.5394 1.5052 1.5237
April 1.5378 1.5069 1.5220
May 1.5404 1.5061 1.5211
June 1.5264 1.4259 1.4663
July 1.4507 1.4173 1.4304
August 1.4238 1.3873 1.4002
September 1.4209 1.3756 1.4068
October 1.4278 1.3840 1.4036
November 1.4417 1.3668 1.4108
December 1.3728 1.3477 1.3567