YEARLY HIGH
0.9449 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.8707 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9002 TRY

2012 BBD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.8707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0742 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9206 to the December average rate of 0.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9449 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,725 TRY
2011 Average 4,200 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 4,353 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.23 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9247
0.8759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.9009, compared to 0.8995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0588 TRY (High: 0.9449 / Low: 0.8861). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 TRY (High: 0.8990 / Low: 0.8894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1372 (+17.51%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9206
2011 Avg (January) 0.7834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9449 0.8861 0.9206
February 0.8867 0.8707 0.8800
March 0.9100 0.8797 0.8948
April 0.9032 0.8790 0.8936
May 0.9275 0.8782 0.9042
June 0.9344 0.8973 0.9122
July 0.9144 0.8962 0.9064
August 0.9136 0.8885 0.8979
September 0.9101 0.8944 0.9008
October 0.9083 0.8958 0.9013
November 0.9025 0.8884 0.8969
December 0.8990 0.8894 0.8937