YEARLY HIGH
4.1237 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.8481 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9517 LTL

2014 XDR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.1237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 3.8481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2756 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8925 to the December average rate of 4.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.1237 was up 1.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.0431, 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 20,619 LTL
2013 Average 19,755 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19,241 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,378.16 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.1045
3.8432
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 3.8873, compared to 4.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0779 LTL (High: 4.0554 / Low: 3.9775). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 LTL (High: 3.8819 / Low: 3.8613).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 4.0827) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.8768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2059 (+5.31%).

2014 Avg (December) 4.0827
2013 Avg (December) 3.8768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9174 3.8644 3.8925
February 3.9242 3.8783 3.8932
March 3.8833 3.8481 3.8650
April 3.8819 3.8613 3.8711
May 3.9093 3.8607 3.8886
June 3.9273 3.8984 3.9135
July 3.9497 3.9088 3.9302
August 3.9881 3.9409 3.9567
September 4.0554 3.9775 4.0155
October 4.0839 4.0220 4.0509
November 4.0869 4.0388 4.0601
December 4.1237 4.0540 4.0827