YEARLY HIGH
0.3577 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.2825 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3318 BSD

2016 TRY to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.3577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.2825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3332 to the December average rate of 0.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3577 was down 18.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4381, 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 17,883 BSD
2015 Average 18,451 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 14,124 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,758.99 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3594
0.2788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to BSD 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 0.3426, compared to 0.3211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0317 BSD (High: 0.3213 / Low: 0.2896). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 BSD (High: 0.3574 / Low: 0.3498).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-10.11%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3399
2015 Avg (May) 0.3781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3430 0.3280 0.3332
February 0.3428 0.3343 0.3396
March 0.3543 0.3397 0.3470
April 0.3574 0.3498 0.3527
May 0.3577 0.3343 0.3399
June 0.3498 0.3391 0.3431
July 0.3465 0.3257 0.3368
August 0.3421 0.3322 0.3378
September 0.3415 0.3335 0.3370
October 0.3333 0.3216 0.3256
November 0.3213 0.2896 0.3039
December 0.2932 0.2825 0.2855