YEARLY HIGH
1.9740 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.5591 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6864 TRY

2016 AWG to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.9740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.5591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4149 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6737 to the December average rate of 1.9505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9740 was up 15.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,870 TRY
2015 Average 7,601 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 7,795 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,074.68 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9874
1.5445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.6286, compared to 1.7441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1898 TRY (High: 1.9251 / Low: 1.7354). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 TRY (High: 1.5948 / Low: 1.5604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1898
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3211 (+19.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9505
2015 Avg (December) 1.6293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7000 1.6257 1.6737
February 1.6679 1.6265 1.6423
March 1.6416 1.5739 1.6069
April 1.5948 1.5604 1.5814
May 1.6683 1.5591 1.6417
June 1.6442 1.5940 1.6258
July 1.7122 1.6095 1.6565
August 1.6785 1.6299 1.6511
September 1.6728 1.6358 1.6564
October 1.7337 1.6740 1.7128
November 1.9251 1.7354 1.8372
December 1.9740 1.9017 1.9505