YEARLY HIGH
0.4394 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.3633 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3966 TRY

2012 ARS to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4264 to the December average rate of 0.3664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4394 was down 2.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,197 TRY
2011 Average 2,033 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1,816 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.70 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4324
0.3604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.4105, compared to 0.3828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0307 TRY (High: 0.4394 / Low: 0.4087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 TRY (High: 0.3697 / Low: 0.3633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+8.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4264
2011 Avg (January) 0.3937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4394 0.4087 0.4264
February 0.4072 0.4000 0.4049
March 0.4170 0.4034 0.4109
April 0.4123 0.3985 0.4068
May 0.4150 0.3970 0.4068
June 0.4182 0.4000 0.4073
July 0.4047 0.3915 0.3986
August 0.3947 0.3875 0.3899
September 0.3927 0.3814 0.3860
October 0.3858 0.3765 0.3815
November 0.3773 0.3699 0.3742
December 0.3697 0.3633 0.3664