YEARLY HIGH
3.3322 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.0447 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7833 LSL

2018 TRY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.3322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 2.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2875 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2319 to the December average rate of 2.6859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3322 was down 14.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9008, 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 166,608 LSL
2017 Average 182,645 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 102,235 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,372.92 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3215
2.2467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to LSL 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 3.0134, compared to 2.5531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6122 LSL (High: 2.6569 / Low: 2.0447). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1100 LSL (High: 2.6819 / Low: 2.5719).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1100

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 0.4587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.2319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3890 (-10.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.2319
2017 Avg (January) 3.6209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3322 3.1506 3.2319
February 3.2001 3.0462 3.1266
March 3.1286 2.9250 3.0466
April 3.0711 2.9171 2.9775
May 3.0280 2.6476 2.8356
June 3.0096 2.7259 2.8625
July 3.0015 2.6630 2.8125
August 2.6569 2.0447 2.3538
September 2.5299 2.2323 2.3363
October 2.6672 2.3695 2.5017
November 2.6819 2.5719 2.6286
December 2.7574 2.5665 2.6859