YEARLY HIGH
1.7405 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.9913 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4024 CNY

2018 TRY to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.7405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.9913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7492 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7041 to the December average rate of 1.2979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7405 was down 11.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9704, 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 87,026 CNY
2017 Average 92,791 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 49,564 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,462.15 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7659
1.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to CNY 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 1.5646, compared to 1.2403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3779 CNY (High: 1.3692 / Low: 0.9913). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 CNY (High: 1.6943 / Low: 1.6464).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3779
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

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 0.2452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1406 (-7.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7041
2017 Avg (January) 1.8447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7405 1.6677 1.7041
February 1.6943 1.6464 1.6705
March 1.6695 1.5687 1.6246
April 1.5885 1.5137 1.5507
May 1.5442 1.3406 1.4405
June 1.4437 1.3500 1.3971
July 1.4534 1.3660 1.4080
August 1.3692 0.9913 1.1628
September 1.1466 1.0274 1.0867
October 1.2733 1.1103 1.1917
November 1.3430 1.2532 1.2945
December 1.3389 1.2688 1.2979