YEARLY HIGH
0.5356 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2877 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4266 BBD

2018 TRY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2479 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5304 to the December average rate of 0.3766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5356 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,781 BBD
2017 Average 27,462 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,385 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,395.12 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5517
0.2957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to BBD 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 0.4915, compared to 0.3617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1136 BBD (High: 0.4013 / Low: 0.2877). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BBD (High: 0.5356 / Low: 0.5230).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1136
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5349), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5304
2017 Avg (January) 0.5349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5356 0.5223 0.5304
February 0.5356 0.5230 0.5284
March 0.5264 0.4983 0.5139
April 0.5056 0.4829 0.4923
May 0.4867 0.4204 0.4523
June 0.4472 0.4214 0.4321
July 0.4376 0.4066 0.4193
August 0.4013 0.2877 0.3397
September 0.3328 0.3002 0.3170
October 0.3655 0.3233 0.3444
November 0.3869 0.3620 0.3732
December 0.3848 0.3712 0.3766