YEARLY HIGH
1.7009 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.9637 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2232 TRY

2018 RON to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 1.7009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.9637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7372 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9892 to the December average rate of 1.2995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7009 was up 67.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,504 TRY
2017 Average 4,508 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 4,818 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,686.07 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6435
0.9297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.0634, compared to 1.3830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4424 TRY (High: 1.7009 / Low: 1.2585). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 TRY (High: 1.0114 / Low: 0.9957).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4424
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1524 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.4753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5705 (+63.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.4753
2017 Avg (August) 0.9048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0081 0.9637 0.9892
February 1.0114 0.9957 1.0039
March 1.0623 1.0034 1.0301
April 1.0990 1.0470 1.0701
May 1.2046 1.0651 1.1276
June 1.1811 1.1293 1.1593
July 1.2442 1.1510 1.1998
August 1.7009 1.2585 1.4753
September 1.6665 1.4999 1.5840
October 1.5248 1.3305 1.4317
November 1.3512 1.2638 1.3075
December 1.3140 1.2674 1.2995