YEARLY HIGH
0.2890 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.1576 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2022 TRY

2018 HNL to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1314 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1596 to the December average rate of 0.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2890 was up 70.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,445 TRY
2017 Average 777 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 788 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.07 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2728
0.1493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1726, compared to 0.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0815 TRY (High: 0.2890 / Low: 0.2075). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 TRY (High: 0.1613 / Low: 0.1576).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0815
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+64.67%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2474
2017 Avg (August) 0.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1613 0.1576 0.1596
February 0.1626 0.1581 0.1604
March 0.1697 0.1609 0.1648
April 0.1750 0.1673 0.1716
May 0.1994 0.1736 0.1863
June 0.1980 0.1867 0.1932
July 0.2050 0.1902 0.1990
August 0.2890 0.2075 0.2474
September 0.2768 0.2497 0.2625
October 0.2569 0.2271 0.2415
November 0.2283 0.2120 0.2209
December 0.2356 0.2123 0.2189