YEARLY HIGH
4.0431 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.8593 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9510 LTL

2013 XDR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 4.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.8593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1838 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9880 to the December average rate of 3.8768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.0431 was down 5.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,216 LTL
2012 Average 20,572 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19,296 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 919.17 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.0169
3.8640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.9799, compared to 3.9221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1152 LTL (High: 4.0389 / Low: 3.9236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 LTL (High: 3.9573 / Low: 3.9243).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.0042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.0293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0252 (-0.62%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.0042
2012 Avg (March) 4.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0389 3.9236 3.9880
February 3.9899 3.8996 3.9464
March 4.0431 3.9799 4.0042
April 4.0421 3.9694 3.9894
May 4.0036 3.9629 3.9859
June 3.9850 3.9361 3.9656
July 4.0065 3.9374 3.9688
August 3.9573 3.9243 3.9372
September 3.9737 3.9104 3.9367
October 3.9219 3.8705 3.8966
November 3.9448 3.8976 3.9164
December 3.9030 3.8593 3.8768