YEARLY HIGH
0.3408 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1889 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2758 CAD

2018 TRY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.3408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1519 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3296 to the December average rate of 0.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3408 was down 12.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3890, 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 17,042 CAD
2017 Average 17,820 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 9,445 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,596.27 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3448
0.1939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to CAD 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 0.3137, compared to 0.2379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0719 CAD (High: 0.2608 / Low: 0.1889). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CAD (High: 0.3330 / Low: 0.3257).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0719
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0323 (-8.87%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3322
2017 Avg (March) 0.3645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3330 0.3257 0.3296
February 0.3375 0.3283 0.3322
March 0.3408 0.3219 0.3322
April 0.3260 0.3035 0.3137
May 0.3126 0.2709 0.2911
June 0.2899 0.2767 0.2835
July 0.2865 0.2647 0.2753
August 0.2608 0.1889 0.2216
September 0.2169 0.1972 0.2065
October 0.2397 0.2089 0.2243
November 0.2568 0.2370 0.2462
December 0.2586 0.2460 0.2533