YEARLY HIGH
17.5570 HTG
YEARLY LOW
9.5882 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3173 HTG

2018 TRY to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 17.5570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 9.5882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9688 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1053 to the December average rate of 14.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.5570 was down 10.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.5741, 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 877,848 HTG
2017 Average 892,289 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 479,409 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398,438.88 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.7160
10.3877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to HTG 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 15.8993, compared to 12.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.7669 HTG (High: 13.3551 / Low: 9.5882). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4685 HTG (High: 17.2060 / Low: 16.7375).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7669
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4685

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 2.4850 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 17.1053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7597 (-4.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 17.1053
2017 Avg (January) 17.8651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5570 16.8105 17.1053
February 17.2060 16.7375 16.9459
March 16.9364 16.0968 16.5608
April 16.3175 15.6509 15.9478
May 15.7455 13.5289 14.6167
June 14.6121 13.9450 14.2193
July 14.3777 13.3720 13.9219
August 13.3551 9.5882 11.4369
September 11.6184 10.3740 10.9984
October 13.1287 11.2854 12.1776
November 14.2503 13.0115 13.5516
December 14.7108 13.7926 14.3256