YEARLY HIGH
5.1839 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.7544 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0910 MXN

2018 TRY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.1839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 2.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4294 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0144 to the December average rate of 3.7820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1839 was down 13.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0146, 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 259,193 MXN
2017 Average 259,363 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 137,721 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,472.21 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2148
2.8102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to MXN 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 4.6729, compared to 3.5091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.9769 MXN (High: 3.7314 / Low: 2.7544). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 MXN (High: 4.9696 / Low: 4.8913).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9769
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

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 0.7861 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.0144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6929 (-12.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.0144
2017 Avg (January) 5.7072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1839 4.8544 5.0144
February 4.9696 4.8913 4.9246
March 4.9626 4.5650 4.7781
April 4.6209 4.3950 4.5229
May 4.6120 4.1158 4.4184
June 4.5590 4.2480 4.3791
July 4.3273 3.7937 3.9848
August 3.7314 2.7544 3.1987
September 3.1281 2.8918 3.0106
October 3.6691 3.0443 3.3046
November 3.9273 3.6521 3.7741
December 3.9142 3.7155 3.7820