YEARLY HIGH
0.0995 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0582 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0704 TRY

2018 BTN to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0593 to the December average rate of 0.0752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0995 was up 61.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 498 TRY
2017 Average 280 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 291 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.55 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0905
0.0559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0267 TRY (High: 0.0995 / Low: 0.0728). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 TRY (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0588).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+54.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0853
2017 Avg (August) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0599 0.0588 0.0593
February 0.0595 0.0582 0.0588
March 0.0616 0.0584 0.0599
April 0.0635 0.0606 0.0619
May 0.0697 0.0617 0.0656
June 0.0701 0.0663 0.0683
July 0.0717 0.0664 0.0695
August 0.0995 0.0728 0.0853
September 0.0934 0.0827 0.0876
October 0.0839 0.0743 0.0790
November 0.0756 0.0728 0.0746
December 0.0764 0.0743 0.0752