YEARLY HIGH
0.8043 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.6686 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7379 TRY

2019 GTQ to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.8043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1357 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6937 to the December average rate of 0.7618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8043 was down 13.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,022 TRY
2018 Average 3,213 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 3,343 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 678.54 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7981
0.6703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.7308, compared to 0.7450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0624 TRY (High: 0.7804 / Low: 0.7180). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 TRY (High: 0.7504 / Low: 0.7384).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.7875) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1923 (+32.31%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.7875
2018 Avg (May) 0.5952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7144 0.6694 0.6937
February 0.6926 0.6686 0.6809
March 0.7518 0.6969 0.7129
April 0.7804 0.7180 0.7550
May 0.8043 0.7572 0.7875
June 0.7672 0.7399 0.7551
July 0.7477 0.7225 0.7382
August 0.7717 0.7155 0.7364
September 0.7599 0.7294 0.7414
October 0.7635 0.7339 0.7467
November 0.7504 0.7384 0.7452
December 0.7739 0.7454 0.7618