YEARLY HIGH
362.7714 MMK
YEARLY LOW
213.1557 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
304.1013 MMK

2018 TRY to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 362.7714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 213.1557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.6158 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.7087 to the December average rate of 294.9715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 362.7714 was down 9.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 398.9515, 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 18,138,572 MMK
2017 Average 18,691,454 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 10,657,784 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,480,788.17 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

367.5141
237.8490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to MMK 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 330.3998, compared to 277.8027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 52.5971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.3998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.8027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 79.4868 MMK (High: 292.6425 / Low: 213.1557). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5102 MMK (High: 356.4384 / Low: 347.9281).

August Spread (Volatile) ±79.4868
February Spread (Stable) ±8.5102

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 45.2443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.2443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 356.7087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 362.8625), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1538 (-1.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 356.7087
2017 Avg (January) 362.8625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 362.7714 350.3050 356.7087
February 356.4384 347.9281 352.1463
March 351.9244 332.4391 343.5533
April 338.0390 321.2269 328.1214
May 328.6433 284.6800 305.3409
June 309.0267 288.0342 296.5283
July 308.8611 291.0548 299.6241
August 292.6425 213.1557 254.3798
September 263.7981 230.6001 248.6544
October 293.2659 246.1364 271.0288
November 307.6304 289.0439 298.1577
December 305.8315 289.8222 294.9715