YEARLY HIGH
1.4474 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.3326 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3785 LTL

2014 TOP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the TOP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.3326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1149 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3613 to the December average rate of 1.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4474 was down 6.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5404, 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 7,237 LTL
2013 Average 7,263 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 6,663 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.27 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4370
1.3371
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 1.3578, compared to 1.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0507 LTL (High: 1.4410 / Low: 1.3903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 LTL (High: 1.3637 / Low: 1.3439).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.4287) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0720 (+5.31%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.4287
2013 Avg (December) 1.3567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3729 1.3478 1.3613
February 1.3637 1.3439 1.3519
March 1.3719 1.3326 1.3454
April 1.3805 1.3397 1.3653
May 1.3710 1.3399 1.3566
June 1.3761 1.3526 1.3664
July 1.4097 1.3702 1.3838
August 1.4166 1.3699 1.3955
September 1.4410 1.3903 1.4059
October 1.4130 1.3670 1.3897
November 1.4177 1.3810 1.3916
December 1.4474 1.4023 1.4287