YEARLY HIGH
142.3523 BIF
YEARLY LOW
96.6461 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.8005 BIF

2023 TRY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TRY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 142.3523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 96.6461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7062 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.1606 to the December average rate of 97.9664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 142.3523 was down 7.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 153.4987, 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 7,117,617 BIF
2022 Average 6,241,921 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,832,306 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,285,311.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

123.1115
95.6804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to BIF 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 112.9313, compared to 102.6697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.9313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.6697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 37.1989 BIF (High: 142.3523 / Low: 105.1534). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1014 BIF (High: 110.6649 / Low: 109.5636).

May Spread (Volatile) ±37.1989
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.9375 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 120.8256) against the same month in 2022 (average: 130.4200), the exchange rate shifted by -9.5944 (-7.36%).

2023 Avg (May) 120.8256
2022 Avg (May) 130.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.6649 109.5636 110.1606
February 110.9642 109.3545 109.9890
March 110.3892 107.8055 109.2734
April 108.7172 105.9573 107.4986
May 142.3523 105.1534 120.8256
June 134.9678 108.4458 119.8406
July 109.1128 104.7622 106.9031
August 109.5622 104.0417 105.3023
September 106.1526 103.4209 104.9970
October 103.5205 100.2493 101.7787
November 100.1997 98.1875 99.0705
December 98.8731 96.6461 97.9664