YEARLY HIGH
0.4789 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.2654 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3833 ANG

2018 TRY to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2135 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4732 to the December average rate of 0.3345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4789 was down 8.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,946 ANG
2017 Average 24,449 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 13,272 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,674.02 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4915
0.2727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to ANG 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 0.4397, compared to 0.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1069 ANG (High: 0.3723 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 ANG (High: 0.4789 / Low: 0.4678).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4732
2017 Avg (January) 0.4752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4789 0.4678 0.4732
February 0.4778 0.4666 0.4717
March 0.4700 0.4447 0.4586
April 0.4514 0.4309 0.4394
May 0.4356 0.3773 0.4055
June 0.4016 0.3807 0.3901
July 0.4012 0.3753 0.3857
August 0.3723 0.2654 0.3136
September 0.3020 0.2771 0.2909
October 0.3242 0.2870 0.3056
November 0.3432 0.3212 0.3310
December 0.3431 0.3294 0.3345