YEARLY HIGH
1.2466 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.3248 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5808 TRY

2021 SCR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9218 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3486 to the December average rate of 1.0010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 187.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2466 was up 143.74% compared to the 2020 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 6,233 TRY
2020 Average 2,063 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1,624 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,609.13 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0675
0.2690
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 0.4403, compared to 0.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.4422 TRY (High: 1.2466 / Low: 0.8044). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 TRY (High: 0.3531 / Low: 0.3391).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4422
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.0010) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6376 (+175.44%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.0010
2020 Avg (December) 0.3634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3531 0.3391 0.3486
February 0.3515 0.3248 0.3356
March 0.4003 0.3386 0.3637
April 0.6047 0.3924 0.5058
May 0.5755 0.5059 0.5329
June 0.5916 0.5083 0.5555
July 0.6427 0.5274 0.5824
August 0.6571 0.5595 0.6188
September 0.6893 0.6092 0.6531
October 0.7459 0.6183 0.6694
November 0.9957 0.6764 0.8023
December 1.2466 0.8044 1.0010