YEARLY HIGH
0.0453 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 TRY

2018 LRD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0297 to the December average rate of 0.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0453 was up 6.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227 TRY
2017 Average 177 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 145 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.63 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0419
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0310, compared to 0.0358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0125 TRY (High: 0.0453 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 TRY (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0329).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+23.29%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0387
2017 Avg (August) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0306 0.0292 0.0297
February 0.0310 0.0290 0.0300
March 0.0305 0.0291 0.0297
April 0.0315 0.0301 0.0310
May 0.0347 0.0313 0.0331
June 0.0337 0.0306 0.0325
July 0.0325 0.0297 0.0307
August 0.0453 0.0329 0.0387
September 0.0432 0.0387 0.0408
October 0.0396 0.0349 0.0371
November 0.0353 0.0327 0.0340
December 0.0341 0.0329 0.0337