YEARLY HIGH
1.7700 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.3980 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5119 TRY

2016 BBD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.7700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.3980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5007 to the December average rate of 1.7492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7700 was up 15.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5279, 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 8,850 TRY
2015 Average 6,812 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 6,990 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,860.29 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7824
1.3847
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 1.4601, compared to 1.5636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1703 TRY (High: 1.7263 / Low: 1.5560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 TRY (High: 1.4296 / Low: 1.3992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1703
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2887 (+19.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7492
2015 Avg (December) 1.4606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5244 1.4577 1.5007
February 1.4956 1.4585 1.4725
March 1.4720 1.4113 1.4409
April 1.4296 1.3992 1.4178
May 1.4959 1.3980 1.4713
June 1.4743 1.4292 1.4575
July 1.5353 1.4432 1.4852
August 1.5051 1.4615 1.4804
September 1.4992 1.4640 1.4837
October 1.5546 1.5004 1.5359
November 1.7263 1.5560 1.6473
December 1.7700 1.7052 1.7492