YEARLY HIGH
55.5649 GYD
YEARLY LOW
30.0677 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4077 GYD

2018 TRY to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 55.5649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 30.0677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4972 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.9077 to the December average rate of 39.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.5649 was down 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.2560, 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 2,778,247 GYD
2017 Average 2,847,623 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,503,386 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,274,861.27 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.0857
30.9499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to GYD 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 51.0289, compared to 37.7865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.8605 GYD (High: 41.9283 / Low: 30.0677). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3990 GYD (High: 55.4212 / Low: 54.0222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.8605
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3990

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 8.2773 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 54.7285) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.6141), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8856 (-3.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 54.7285
2017 Avg (February) 56.6141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.4212 54.0222 54.9077
February 55.5649 54.1042 54.7285
March 54.5338 51.5719 53.1788
April 52.4338 49.8734 51.0010
May 50.9848 43.9087 47.2373
June 46.7384 43.9810 45.1201
July 45.6598 42.4024 43.7674
August 41.9283 30.0677 35.4900
September 34.8416 31.4227 33.1279
October 38.1456 33.8096 35.9724
November 40.4354 37.8308 38.9832
December 40.4146 38.5521 39.3780