YEARLY HIGH
95.1959 MRO
YEARLY LOW
33.7363 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.8161 MRO

2018 TRY to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 95.1959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 33.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.4596 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.1064 to the December average rate of 67.2275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 95.1959 was down 11.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 107.2920, 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 4,759,794 MRO
2017 Average 4,943,141 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,686,817 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,072,977.57 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

97.8558
52.8637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to MRO 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 87.3681, compared to 64.2641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.1040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.3681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.2641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 31.5051 MRO (High: 65.2415 / Low: 33.7363). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1460 MRO (High: 94.9890 / Low: 92.8430).

October Spread (Volatile) ±31.5051
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1460

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 14.0895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 93.8897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.0574), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1677 (-4.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 93.8897
2017 Avg (February) 98.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.9890 92.8430 94.1064
February 95.1959 92.9390 93.8897
March 93.5736 88.6979 91.3820
April 89.8724 85.8321 87.5163
May 86.6405 74.8301 80.4463
June 79.4867 74.9241 76.8680
July 78.0021 72.2678 74.6568
August 71.4354 51.4281 60.5673
September 59.4890 53.5909 56.6131
October 65.2415 33.7363 59.9071
November 69.0601 64.6183 66.6126
December 68.6868 66.2503 67.2275