YEARLY HIGH
241.0254 KPW
YEARLY LOW
129.4693 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.9842 KPW

2018 TRY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 241.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 129.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.5561 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.6582 to the December average rate of 169.4812, 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 241.0254 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.3419, 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 12,051,271 KPW
2017 Average 12,357,933 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 6,473,466 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,577,805.09 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

248.2586
133.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to KPW 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 221.1969, compared to 162.7714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.4255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.1969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.7714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 51.1257 KPW (High: 180.5950 / Low: 129.4693). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6418 KPW (High: 241.0022 / Low: 235.3604).

August Spread (Volatile) ±51.1257
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6418

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 35.8290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.8290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 238.6582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 240.6661), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0079 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 238.6582
2017 Avg (January) 240.6661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.0254 235.0456 238.6582
February 241.0022 235.3604 237.7673
March 236.8952 224.2363 231.2429
April 227.5250 217.2964 221.5553
May 219.0349 189.1772 203.5138
June 201.2320 189.6444 194.4441
July 196.9198 182.9565 188.7056
August 180.5950 129.4693 152.8766
September 149.7625 135.1031 142.6544
October 164.4743 145.4801 154.9796
November 174.1010 162.9033 167.9310
December 173.1601 167.0177 169.4812