YEARLY HIGH
4.9907 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.7248 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4033 SCR

2016 TRY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 4.9907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.7248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2659 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3598 to the December average rate of 3.8220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9907 was down 19.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.1998, 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 249,533 SCR
2015 Average 246,046 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 186,240 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,293.57 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8321
3.7301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to SCR 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 4.5469, compared to 4.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.5531 SCR (High: 4.8956 / Low: 4.3424). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 SCR (High: 4.5402 / Low: 4.4218).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5531
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 4.7403) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.1173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3771 (-7.37%).

2016 Avg (April) 4.7403
2015 Avg (April) 5.1173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6337 4.2147 4.3598
February 4.8956 4.3424 4.5486
March 4.8081 4.4744 4.6118
April 4.9907 4.4888 4.7403
May 4.8715 4.4069 4.5296
June 4.6287 4.3397 4.4910
July 4.6573 4.2332 4.4328
August 4.5705 4.3786 4.4709
September 4.5402 4.4218 4.4655
October 4.4386 4.2357 4.3129
November 4.2832 3.8407 4.0545
December 3.9274 3.7248 3.8220