YEARLY HIGH
0.2231 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1262 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1799 EUR

2018 TRY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0969 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2174 to the December average rate of 0.1655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2231 was down 17.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2699, 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 11,155 EUR
2017 Average 12,171 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 6,309 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,846.28 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2255
0.1279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to EUR 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 0.2027, compared to 0.1570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0459 EUR (High: 0.1721 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 EUR (High: 0.2157 / Low: 0.2121).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-13.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2174
2017 Avg (January) 0.2516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2231 0.2131 0.2174
February 0.2157 0.2121 0.2140
March 0.2140 0.2024 0.2083
April 0.2053 0.1952 0.2006
May 0.2030 0.1793 0.1912
June 0.1899 0.1817 0.1850
July 0.1863 0.1739 0.1793
August 0.1721 0.1262 0.1472
September 0.1430 0.1296 0.1360
October 0.1611 0.1404 0.1499
November 0.1698 0.1587 0.1642
December 0.1696 0.1636 0.1655