YEARLY HIGH
0.9321 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.5001 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6487 TRY

2018 SRD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.9321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4320 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5055 to the December average rate of 0.7121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9321 was up 75.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,660 TRY
2017 Average 2,435 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 2,500 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,160.13 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8808
0.4713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.5485, compared to 0.7489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2639 TRY (High: 0.9321 / Low: 0.6682). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 TRY (High: 0.5120 / Low: 0.5001).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2639
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.7964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3249 (+68.93%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.7964
2017 Avg (August) 0.4714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5134 0.5007 0.5055
February 0.5120 0.5001 0.5069
March 0.5374 0.5087 0.5213
April 0.5546 0.5297 0.5440
May 0.6370 0.5502 0.5931
June 0.6355 0.5989 0.6200
July 0.6596 0.6128 0.6399
August 0.9321 0.6682 0.7964
September 0.8932 0.8058 0.8467
October 0.8295 0.7337 0.7797
November 0.7408 0.6931 0.7188
December 0.7225 0.6969 0.7121