YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 TRY

2018 GYD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0333 was up 72.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 TRY
2017 Average 88 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 90 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.31 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0314
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0094 TRY (High: 0.0333 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TRY (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0180).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+68.02%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0284
2017 Avg (August) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
February 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
March 0.0194 0.0183 0.0188
April 0.0201 0.0191 0.0196
May 0.0228 0.0196 0.0212
June 0.0227 0.0214 0.0222
July 0.0236 0.0219 0.0229
August 0.0333 0.0239 0.0284
September 0.0318 0.0287 0.0302
October 0.0296 0.0262 0.0278
November 0.0264 0.0247 0.0257
December 0.0259 0.0247 0.0254