YEARLY HIGH
0.2673 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2231 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2452 GBP

2016 TRY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.2673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2314 to the December average rate of 0.2288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2673 was down 7.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2887, 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 13,364 GBP
2015 Average 12,077 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 11,156 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,208.13 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2671
0.2253
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 0.2391, compared to 0.2512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0304 GBP (High: 0.2625 / Low: 0.2321). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GBP (High: 0.2466 / Low: 0.2405).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.2561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+7.42%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.2561
2015 Avg (July) 0.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2376 0.2265 0.2314
February 0.2444 0.2345 0.2373
March 0.2466 0.2405 0.2433
April 0.2496 0.2427 0.2466
May 0.2451 0.2306 0.2343
June 0.2608 0.2338 0.2418
July 0.2673 0.2456 0.2561
August 0.2636 0.2494 0.2581
September 0.2603 0.2524 0.2564
October 0.2673 0.2568 0.2637
November 0.2625 0.2321 0.2441
December 0.2323 0.2231 0.2288