YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0115 TRY

2018 KMF to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0161 was up 68.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 TRY
2017 Average 42 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.20 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0155
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0126 TRY (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TRY (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0094).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+64.23%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0139
2017 Avg (August) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
February 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
March 0.0101 0.0094 0.0098
April 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
May 0.0113 0.0101 0.0107
June 0.0112 0.0107 0.0110
July 0.0117 0.0108 0.0113
August 0.0161 0.0118 0.0139
September 0.0156 0.0143 0.0149
October 0.0145 0.0126 0.0136
November 0.0128 0.0002 0.0120
December 0.0124 0.0120 0.0123