2018 EUR to TRY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EUR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EUR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 7.9252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.4822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4430 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6012 to the December average rate of 6.0420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.9252 was up 67.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EUR to TRY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9509, compared to 6.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4836 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.1131 TRY (High: 7.9252 / Low: 5.8120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0774 TRY (High: 4.7140 / Low: 4.6366).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6746 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 6.8528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1449), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7079 (+65.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6929 | 4.4822 | 4.6012 |
| February | 4.7140 | 4.6366 | 4.6736 |
| March | 4.9418 | 4.6738 | 4.8023 |
| April | 5.1242 | 4.8707 | 4.9871 |
| May | 5.5767 | 4.9271 | 5.2344 |
| June | 5.5028 | 5.2665 | 5.4067 |
| July | 5.7508 | 5.3685 | 5.5801 |
| August | 7.9252 | 5.8120 | 6.8528 |
| September | 7.7189 | 6.9927 | 7.3566 |
| October | 7.1249 | 6.2088 | 6.6820 |
| November | 6.2996 | 5.8893 | 6.0934 |
| December | 6.1122 | 5.8952 | 6.0420 |