2018 TRY to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TRY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TRY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 9896.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 6209.5966.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3686.7591 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9557.7576 to the December average rate of 7957.2479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9896.3557 was up 1.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 9764.4978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TRY to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9421.7996, compared to 7747.7759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1674.0237 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2588.8224 IRR (High: 8798.4190 / Low: 6209.5966). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 230.8874 IRR (High: 9896.3557 / Low: 9665.4683).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1709.7049 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9791.7812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8849.6721), the exchange rate shifted by +942.1091 (+10.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9831.7608 | 9395.3308 | 9557.7576 |
| February | 9896.3557 | 9665.4683 | 9791.7812 |
| March | 9825.9323 | 9361.4980 | 9634.0118 |
| April | 9504.9899 | 9042.6807 | 9234.3041 |
| May | 9743.9174 | 8609.3319 | 9161.2270 |
| June | 9436.6973 | 8924.1563 | 9151.7160 |
| July | 9379.9913 | 8807.5612 | 9072.8920 |
| August | 8798.4190 | 6209.5966 | 7363.1871 |
| September | 7182.5588 | 6479.6623 | 6842.1579 |
| October | 7766.0073 | 6869.0545 | 7321.9451 |
| November | 8220.8954 | 7692.0619 | 7929.2254 |
| December | 8171.1953 | 7834.3148 | 7957.2479 |