YEARLY HIGH
18.4924 KGS
YEARLY LOW
9.8019 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6004 KGS

2018 TRY to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 18.4924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 9.8019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6905 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3081 to the December average rate of 12.9383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4924 was down 8.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1199, 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 924,620 KGS
2017 Average 943,939 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 490,095 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,525.23 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.0589
10.0493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to KGS 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 16.8280, compared to 12.3727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.8706 KGS (High: 13.6725 / Low: 9.8019). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4378 KGS (High: 18.4924 / Low: 18.0546).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8706
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4378

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 2.7313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.3081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2360 (-1.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.3081
2017 Avg (January) 18.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4924 18.0546 18.3081
February 18.3179 17.8255 18.0530
March 17.9119 17.0088 17.5134
April 17.2640 16.5175 16.8353
May 16.7420 14.3594 15.5018
June 15.2810 14.3916 14.7567
July 14.9401 13.8495 14.3054
August 13.6725 9.8019 11.5740
September 11.3383 10.2284 10.8001
October 12.5463 11.0615 11.7991
November 13.2912 12.4329 12.8193
December 13.2195 12.7506 12.9383