YEARLY HIGH
407.9378 LBP
YEARLY LOW
217.6118 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
322.7203 LBP

2018 TRY to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 407.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 217.6118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 190.3260 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.5530 to the December average rate of 284.1853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 407.9378 was down 8.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 444.0578, 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 20,396,891 LBP
2017 Average 20,715,894 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,880,592 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,516,298.59 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

417.7152
223.7690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to LBP 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 371.9793, compared to 273.4614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 98.5179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 371.9793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.4614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 85.3864 LBP (High: 302.9983 / Low: 217.6118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4281 LBP (High: 405.3567 / Low: 395.9286).

August Spread (Volatile) ±85.3864
February Spread (Stable) ±9.4281

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 59.9939 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.9939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 401.5530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 403.1790), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6260 (-0.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 401.5530
2017 Avg (January) 403.1790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 407.9378 396.5515 401.5530
February 405.3567 395.9286 399.9848
March 398.7735 377.2626 389.2181
April 382.8867 364.0608 372.2547
May 370.2401 318.6690 342.2007
June 337.6115 318.2586 326.6644
July 330.6883 307.1637 316.9757
August 302.9983 217.6118 256.9818
September 251.7603 227.2395 239.9312
October 276.0427 244.5157 260.4478
November 292.6576 273.7920 282.2467
December 291.5535 280.2185 284.1853