YEARLY HIGH
3.7672 TRY
YEARLY LOW
2.0880 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6888 TRY

2018 ANG to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 3.7672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.0880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6792 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1132 to the December average rate of 2.9900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7672 was up 68.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,836 TRY
2017 Average 10,239 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 10,440 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,396.05 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5717
1.9806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG to TRY 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 2.2875, compared to 3.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0813 TRY (High: 3.7672 / Low: 2.6859). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 TRY (High: 2.1378 / Low: 2.0880).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0813
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2553 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.2180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9720), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2460 (+63.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.2180
2017 Avg (August) 1.9720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1378 2.0880 2.1132
February 2.1432 2.0928 2.1203
March 2.2486 2.1278 2.1815
April 2.3208 2.2155 2.2762
May 2.6502 2.2958 2.4699
June 2.6266 2.4901 2.5643
July 2.6643 2.4923 2.5939
August 3.7672 2.6859 3.2180
September 3.6088 3.3113 3.4391
October 3.4849 3.0843 3.2770
November 3.1131 2.9136 3.0217
December 3.0360 2.9143 2.9900