YEARLY HIGH
0.1043 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0570 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0714 TRY

2018 HTG to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0585 to the December average rate of 0.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1043 was up 66.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 521 TRY
2017 Average 281 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 285 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.69 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0943
0.0552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0632, compared to 0.0795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0294 TRY (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0749). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 TRY (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0581).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0881) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+59.64%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0881
2017 Avg (August) 0.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0595 0.0570 0.0585
February 0.0597 0.0581 0.0590
March 0.0621 0.0590 0.0604
April 0.0639 0.0613 0.0627
May 0.0739 0.0635 0.0685
June 0.0717 0.0684 0.0703
July 0.0748 0.0696 0.0719
August 0.1043 0.0749 0.0881
September 0.0964 0.0861 0.0910
October 0.0886 0.0762 0.0823
November 0.0769 0.0702 0.0738
December 0.0725 0.0680 0.0698