2018 TRY to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

432.6158 CDF

YEARLY LOW

234.3543 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

345.1393 CDF

2018 TRY to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 432.6158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 234.3543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 198.2615 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 424.6047 to the December average rate of 306.1307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 432.6158 was down 7.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 468.5380, 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 21,630,792 CDF

2017 Average 20,029,318 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 11,717,715 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,913,076.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

442.1540

242.5763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to CDF 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 396.1951, compared to 294.0835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 102.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 396.1951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.0835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 92.5527 CDF (High: 326.9070 / Low: 234.3543). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8641 CDF (High: 310.6402 / Low: 298.7760).

August Spread (Volatile) ±92.5527

December Spread (Stable) ±11.8641

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 63.4623 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -63.4623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 425.5225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 347.6566), the exchange rate shifted by +77.8660 (+22.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 425.5225

2017 Avg (February) 347.6566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	430.8526	412.1312	424.6047
February	432.6158	418.6801	425.5225
March	426.5592	402.2952	415.5067
April	408.5338	389.8446	397.5300
May	392.9635	339.2917	365.1383
June	361.0997	340.1297	348.8682
July	353.5804	322.5978	339.7246
August	326.9070	234.3543	276.2623
September	271.9662	246.5322	259.2078
October	296.9731	264.1795	280.3290
November	314.7167	294.4211	302.8469
December	310.6402	298.7760	306.1307