YEARLY HIGH
0.3639 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3403 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3505 GBP

2012 TRY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.3639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3503 to the December average rate of 0.3468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3639 was down 12.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4171, 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 18,196 GBP
2011 Average 18,643 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 17,016 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,180.36 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3610
0.3431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to GBP 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 0.3521, compared to 0.3490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0176 GBP (High: 0.3579 / Low: 0.3403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.3480 / Low: 0.3430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3595) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0306 (-7.85%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3595
2011 Avg (February) 0.3901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3579 0.3403 0.3503
February 0.3639 0.3556 0.3595
March 0.3578 0.3465 0.3532
April 0.3523 0.3459 0.3496
May 0.3523 0.3436 0.3474
June 0.3557 0.3487 0.3527
July 0.3562 0.3501 0.3536
August 0.3603 0.3461 0.3543
September 0.3475 0.3423 0.3446
October 0.3480 0.3430 0.3451
November 0.3520 0.3459 0.3493
December 0.3493 0.3441 0.3468