YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 TRY

2018 CDF to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0043 was up 31.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21 TRY
2017 Average 13 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 12 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.78 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0040
0.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0025, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0012 TRY (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TRY (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+65.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0037
2017 Avg (August) 0.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
March 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024
April 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
May 0.0029 0.0025 0.0027
June 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
July 0.0031 0.0028 0.0029
August 0.0043 0.0031 0.0037
September 0.0041 0.0037 0.0039
October 0.0038 0.0034 0.0036
November 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033