YEARLY HIGH
30.3058 JPY
YEARLY LOW
15.9145 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.4901 JPY

2018 TRY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 30.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 15.9145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3913 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4265 to the December average rate of 21.1187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.3058 was down 8.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.1499, 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 1,515,291 JPY
2017 Average 1,539,381 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 795,727 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719,563.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.5929
16.5966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to JPY 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 26.7071, compared to 20.2731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.4879 JPY (High: 22.4024 / Low: 15.9145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1583 JPY (High: 21.8898 / Low: 20.7315).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.4879
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.4961 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 29.4265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.7644), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3379 (-4.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 29.4265
2017 Avg (January) 30.7644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3058 28.7671 29.4265
February 29.2950 28.0396 28.5036
March 28.0375 26.2876 27.2363
April 26.9633 25.7928 26.4898
May 26.7402 22.9777 24.7994
June 24.4916 23.2020 23.7869
July 24.1697 22.7220 23.3538
August 22.4024 15.9145 18.8577
September 18.8692 16.7312 17.7630
October 20.6632 18.4104 19.4067
November 21.9396 20.4053 21.1387
December 21.8898 20.7315 21.1187