YEARLY HIGH
0.5461 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.4594 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4902 TRY

2016 SDG to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.5461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.4594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0867 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4906 to the December average rate of 0.5395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5461 was up 8.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,730 TRY
2015 Average 2,264 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 2,297 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.60 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5469
0.4575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4789, compared to 0.5014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0437 TRY (High: 0.5323 / Low: 0.4886). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 TRY (High: 0.4685 / Low: 0.4597).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5395) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+13.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5395
2015 Avg (December) 0.4749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4998 0.4726 0.4906
February 0.4891 0.4781 0.4828
March 0.4820 0.4626 0.4728
April 0.4685 0.4597 0.4649
May 0.4915 0.4594 0.4831
June 0.4840 0.4690 0.4791
July 0.5049 0.4742 0.4885
August 0.4952 0.4811 0.4871
September 0.4919 0.4817 0.4875
October 0.5090 0.4777 0.4963
November 0.5323 0.4886 0.5097
December 0.5461 0.5264 0.5395