YEARLY HIGH
2.8043 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.8534 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3616 LSL

2020 TRY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.8043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.8534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9509 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4232 to the December average rate of 1.9336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8043 was up 1.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7766, 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 140,213 LSL
2019 Average 127,216 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 92,669 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,544.83 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7860
1.8561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to LSL 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 2.5598, compared to 2.1634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2735 LSL (High: 2.7355 / Low: 2.4620). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 LSL (High: 2.5019 / Low: 2.4468).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2735
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.7085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2578 (+10.52%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.7085
2019 Avg (April) 2.4507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4707 2.3459 2.4232
February 2.5019 2.4468 2.4693
March 2.7355 2.4620 2.6207
April 2.8043 2.6521 2.7085
May 2.6975 2.5639 2.6232
June 2.5797 2.4464 2.5142
July 2.5091 2.3698 2.4387
August 2.4814 2.2705 2.3630
September 2.2766 2.1395 2.2184
October 2.1602 1.9540 2.0728
November 2.0485 1.8534 1.9537
December 1.9872 1.9043 1.9336