YEARLY HIGH
5.0507 TRY
YEARLY LOW
2.9347 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5972 TRY

2018 AUD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 5.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.9347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1160 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0001 to the December average rate of 3.8024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0507 was up 67.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,254 TRY
2017 Average 13,978 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 14,674 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,580.04 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7014
2.8214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 3.1535, compared to 4.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3601 TRY (High: 5.0507 / Low: 3.6906). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 TRY (High: 3.0024 / Low: 2.9524).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3601
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

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 0.4153 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 4.3491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7758), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5733 (+56.68%).

2018 Avg (August) 4.3491
2017 Avg (August) 2.7758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0661 2.9347 3.0001
February 3.0024 2.9524 2.9781
March 3.0758 2.9554 3.0195
April 3.2152 3.0391 3.1200
May 3.6017 3.0742 3.3347
June 3.5393 3.3738 3.4686
July 3.6497 3.3860 3.5340
August 5.0507 3.6906 4.3491
September 4.7862 4.3300 4.5447
October 4.3804 3.8840 4.1294
November 3.9805 3.7851 3.8861
December 3.9584 3.7139 3.8024