YEARLY HIGH
0.7546 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.6422 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6927 TRY

2019 SBD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.7546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1125 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6610 to the December average rate of 0.7071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7546 was down 14.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,773 TRY
2018 Average 3,071 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 3,211 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.25 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7465
0.6413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.6898, compared to 0.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0559 TRY (High: 0.7125 / Low: 0.6566). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 TRY (High: 0.6561 / Low: 0.6458).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0559
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.7377) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1722 (+30.44%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.7377
2018 Avg (May) 0.5655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6808 0.6422 0.6610
February 0.6561 0.6458 0.6501
March 0.7125 0.6566 0.6748
April 0.7321 0.6838 0.7084
May 0.7546 0.7124 0.7377
June 0.7170 0.6965 0.7070
July 0.6995 0.6799 0.6881
August 0.7181 0.6670 0.6909
September 0.7169 0.6840 0.6930
October 0.7169 0.6863 0.7004
November 0.7015 0.6865 0.6939
December 0.7182 0.6916 0.7071