YEARLY HIGH
69.8577 YER
YEARLY LOW
36.0142 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.4174 YER

2018 TRY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 69.8577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 36.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8435 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.3713 to the December average rate of 47.1402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69.8577 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.5110, 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 3,492,884 YER
2017 Average 3,435,839 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,800,708 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,692,176.00 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

69.0406
37.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to YER 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 61.5599, compared to 45.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.5599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 14.2115 YER (High: 50.2256 / Low: 36.0142). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5511 YER (High: 67.0205 / Low: 65.4694).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.2115
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5511

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 9.9722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 64.5678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.0609), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4931 (-5.13%).

2018 Avg (March) 64.5678
2017 Avg (March) 68.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.0370 65.3705 66.3713
February 67.0205 65.4694 66.1293
March 69.8577 62.3580 64.5678
April 63.2772 60.4281 61.6147
May 60.9116 52.6242 56.5983
June 55.9649 52.7463 54.0778
July 54.7656 50.8822 52.4928
August 50.2256 36.0142 42.5206
September 41.6507 37.5811 39.6778
October 45.7574 40.4676 43.1070
November 48.4289 45.3053 46.7119
December 48.1672 46.4496 47.1402