2018 TRY to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

241.0254 KPW

YEARLY LOW

129.4693 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

191.9842 KPW

2018 TRY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 241.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 129.4693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.5561 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.6582 to the December average rate of 169.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 241.0254 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.3419, 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 12,051,271 KPW

2017 Average 12,357,933 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 6,473,466 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,577,805.09 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

248.2586

133.0540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to KPW 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 221.1969, compared to 162.7714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.4255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.1969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.7714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 51.1257 KPW (High: 180.5950 / Low: 129.4693). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6418 KPW (High: 241.0022 / Low: 235.3604).

August Spread (Volatile) ±51.1257

February Spread (Stable) ±5.6418

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 35.8290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -35.8290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 238.6582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 240.6661), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0079 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 238.6582

2017 Avg (January) 240.6661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	241.0254	235.0456	238.6582
February	241.0022	235.3604	237.7673
March	236.8952	224.2363	231.2429
April	227.5250	217.2964	221.5553
May	219.0349	189.1772	203.5138
June	201.2320	189.6444	194.4441
July	196.9198	182.9565	188.7056
August	180.5950	129.4693	152.8766
September	149.7625	135.1031	142.6544
October	164.4743	145.4801	154.9796
November	174.1010	162.9033	167.9310
December	173.1601	167.0177	169.4812