YEARLY HIGH
2.3476 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.2590 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8664 SVC

2018 TRY to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.3476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.2590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0887 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3198 to the December average rate of 1.6477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3476 was down 8.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5764, 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 117,382 SVC
2017 Average 120,110 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 62,949 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,433.05 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4130
1.2939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to SVC 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 2.1505, compared to 1.5823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4972 SVC (High: 1.7562 / Low: 1.2590). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 SVC (High: 2.3476 / Low: 2.2930).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4972
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

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 0.3491 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-0.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3198
2017 Avg (January) 2.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3476 2.2930 2.3198
February 2.3422 2.2872 2.3121
March 2.3036 2.1802 2.2479
April 2.2108 2.1126 2.1538
May 2.1353 1.8393 1.9788
June 1.9577 1.8439 1.8908
July 1.9141 1.7780 1.8348
August 1.7562 1.2590 1.4857
September 1.4572 1.3142 1.3872
October 1.5981 1.4146 1.5064
November 1.6919 1.5835 1.6319
December 1.6840 1.6237 1.6477