YEARLY HIGH
47.3944 TRY
YEARLY LOW
43.0000 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0068 TRY

2026 CUC to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUC to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 47.3944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 43.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3944 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2331 to the December average rate of 47.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 47.3944 was up 10.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.9654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236,972 TRY
2025 Average 197,890 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 215,000 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,972.00 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.4350
42.8511
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUC 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 44.6658, compared to 47.0530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.6658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.7597 TRY (High: 45.9022 / Low: 45.1425). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4805 TRY (High: 43.9604 / Low: 43.4799).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7597
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 47.0530) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.2620), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7910 (+16.87%).

2026 Avg (July) 47.0530
2025 Avg (July) 40.2620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.4894 43.0000 43.2331
February 43.9604 43.4799 43.7133
March 44.4789 43.9622 44.2209
April 45.1828 44.4897 44.7745
May 45.9022 45.1425 45.7570
June 46.6550 45.9116 46.2960
July 47.3944 46.6713 47.0530