YEARLY HIGH
0.4508 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.3790 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4153 TRY

2019 SCR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3926 to the December average rate of 0.4276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4508 was down 11.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,254 TRY
2018 Average 1,780 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1,895 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.20 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4472
0.3800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4112, compared to 0.4195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0450 TRY (High: 0.4429 / Low: 0.3979). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 TRY (High: 0.3906 / Low: 0.3801).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450
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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.4416) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1133 (+34.50%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.4416
2018 Avg (May) 0.3283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4048 0.3790 0.3926
February 0.3906 0.3801 0.3856
March 0.4196 0.3891 0.4005
April 0.4360 0.4038 0.4216
May 0.4508 0.4267 0.4416
June 0.4336 0.4183 0.4254
July 0.4198 0.4070 0.4147
August 0.4429 0.3979 0.4159
September 0.4270 0.4108 0.4169
October 0.4334 0.4148 0.4225
November 0.4426 0.4090 0.4193
December 0.4343 0.4192 0.4276