YEARLY HIGH
4.7972 TRY
YEARLY LOW
3.9624 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2006 TRY

2016 XDR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 4.7972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 3.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8348 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1478 to the December average rate of 4.7175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.7972 was up 11.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,986 TRY
2015 Average 19,060 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 19,812 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,174.20 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7898
3.9224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to TRY 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 4.0877, compared to 4.3136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3854 TRY (High: 4.6731 / Low: 4.2877). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 TRY (High: 4.0284 / Low: 3.9624).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3854
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.7175) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6661 (+16.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.7175
2015 Avg (December) 4.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2177 4.0374 4.1478
February 4.1485 4.0613 4.1068
March 4.0668 3.9758 4.0232
April 4.0284 3.9624 3.9946
May 4.2055 3.9676 4.1501
June 4.1396 4.0331 4.1038
July 4.2542 4.0155 4.1323
August 4.2171 4.0855 4.1387
September 4.1868 4.0918 4.1517
October 4.2698 4.1884 4.2413
November 4.6731 4.2877 4.4999
December 4.7972 4.6285 4.7175