YEARLY HIGH
1.4956 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.2433 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3575 GTQ

2019 TRY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.2433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2523 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4419 to the December average rate of 1.3129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4956 was down 24.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9727, 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 74,780 GTQ
2018 Average 79,933 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 62,163 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,616.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4886
1.2502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to GTQ 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 1.3723, compared to 1.3427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1114 GTQ (High: 1.3927 / Low: 1.2814). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 GTQ (High: 1.3542 / Low: 1.3325).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1114
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0780 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.4688) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4761 (-24.48%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.4688
2018 Avg (February) 1.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4939 1.3997 1.4419
February 1.4956 1.4439 1.4688
March 1.4350 1.3301 1.4032
April 1.3927 1.2814 1.3252
May 1.3206 1.2433 1.2701
June 1.3515 1.3034 1.3245
July 1.3840 1.3375 1.3547
August 1.3977 1.2959 1.3587
September 1.3709 1.3160 1.3489
October 1.3625 1.3098 1.3393
November 1.3542 1.3325 1.3419
December 1.3416 1.2922 1.3129