YEARLY HIGH
0.4798 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.2576 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3822 AWG

2018 TRY to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2221 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4748 to the December average rate of 0.3390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4798 was down 9.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5277, 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 23,989 AWG
2017 Average 24,652 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 12,882 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,106.56 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4938
0.2660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to AWG 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 0.4395, compared to 0.3249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1022 AWG (High: 0.3599 / Low: 0.2576). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 AWG (High: 0.4797 / Low: 0.4678).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1022
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 0.0706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4810), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-1.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4748
2017 Avg (January) 0.4810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4798 0.4675 0.4748
February 0.4797 0.4678 0.4731
March 0.4698 0.4454 0.4586
April 0.4494 0.4323 0.4396
May 0.4356 0.3757 0.4044
June 0.3997 0.3767 0.3864
July 0.3912 0.3649 0.3750
August 0.3599 0.2576 0.3045
September 0.2995 0.2691 0.2850
October 0.3290 0.2910 0.3100
November 0.3482 0.3259 0.3359
December 0.3463 0.3341 0.3390