YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 TRY

2018 KPW to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0077 was up 75.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 TRY
2017 Average 20 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 21 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.87 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0073
0.0039
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KPW 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 TRY (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TRY (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+69.37%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0066
2017 Avg (August) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
March 0.0045 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
May 0.0053 0.0046 0.0049
June 0.0053 0.0050 0.0051
July 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
August 0.0077 0.0055 0.0066
September 0.0074 0.0067 0.0070
October 0.0069 0.0061 0.0065
November 0.0061 0.0057 0.0060
December 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059