YEARLY HIGH
2.6426 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5438 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1581 BWP

2018 TRY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.6426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.5438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0989 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5840 to the December average rate of 2.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6426 was down 13.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0415, 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 132,132 BWP
2017 Average 141,994 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 77,189 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,943.29 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6714
1.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to BWP 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 2.3995, compared to 1.9167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5157 BWP (High: 2.0595 / Low: 1.5438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 BWP (High: 2.5641 / Low: 2.4821).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5157
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

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 0.3670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2474 (-8.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5840
2017 Avg (January) 2.8314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6426 2.5330 2.5840
February 2.5641 2.4821 2.5249
March 2.5219 2.3651 2.4579
April 2.4305 2.3270 2.3785
May 2.3972 2.0824 2.2433
June 2.2741 2.1425 2.2086
July 2.2695 2.0744 2.1609
August 2.0595 1.5438 1.7939
September 1.7747 1.6275 1.7095
October 1.9539 1.7201 1.8375
November 2.0322 1.9398 1.9844
December 2.0446 1.9411 2.0140