YEARLY HIGH
0.2297 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.1868 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2050 TRY

2016 ARS to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.1868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2214 to the December average rate of 0.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2297 was down 29.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3265, 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 1,148 TRY
2015 Average 1,476 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 934 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.58 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2242
0.1906
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 0.2043, compared to 0.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0221 TRY (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.1912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 TRY (High: 0.1992 / Low: 0.1945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2214) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0505 (-18.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2214
2015 Avg (January) 0.2719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2297 0.2121 0.2214
February 0.2096 0.1883 0.1993
March 0.1985 0.1868 0.1934
April 0.2034 0.1910 0.1971
May 0.2135 0.1959 0.2084
June 0.2133 0.1912 0.2063
July 0.2053 0.1927 0.1994
August 0.2029 0.1961 0.1995
September 0.1992 0.1945 0.1966
October 0.2056 0.1956 0.2023
November 0.2223 0.2061 0.2148
December 0.2272 0.2135 0.2212