YEARLY HIGH
1.1485 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0583 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1111 BBD

2012 TRY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.1485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0866 to the December average rate of 1.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1485 was down 13.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,427 BBD
2011 Average 59,829 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 52,915 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,512.33 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1414
1.0816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to BBD 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 1.1104, compared to 1.1117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0703 BBD (High: 1.1286 / Low: 1.0583). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 1.1243 / Low: 1.1124).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1217 (-9.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1364
2011 Avg (February) 1.2581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1286 1.0583 1.0866
February 1.1485 1.1278 1.1364
March 1.1368 1.0989 1.1177
April 1.1377 1.1072 1.1191
May 1.1387 1.0782 1.1063
June 1.1145 1.0702 1.0963
July 1.1158 1.0936 1.1033
August 1.1255 1.0946 1.1137
September 1.1181 1.0987 1.1101
October 1.1163 1.1010 1.1095
November 1.1256 1.1080 1.1150
December 1.1243 1.1124 1.1189