YEARLY HIGH
0.5115 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.3481 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4127 TRY

2020 SCR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1634 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4337 to the December average rate of 0.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5115 was up 13.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4508, 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 2,557 TRY
2019 Average 2,078 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1,740 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.86 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4747
0.3533
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 0.4250, compared to 0.4004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0923 TRY (High: 0.4880 / Low: 0.3957). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 TRY (High: 0.3932 / Low: 0.3825).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0923
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0641 (+16.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4646
2019 Avg (March) 0.4005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4654 0.4274 0.4337
February 0.4700 0.4365 0.4440
March 0.5115 0.4437 0.4646
April 0.4880 0.3957 0.4213
May 0.4334 0.3828 0.3983
June 0.4074 0.3807 0.3880
July 0.3932 0.3825 0.3891
August 0.4142 0.3887 0.4075
September 0.4349 0.4120 0.4205
October 0.4389 0.4132 0.4301
November 0.4368 0.3633 0.3917
December 0.3759 0.3481 0.3634