YEARLY HIGH
217.9073 SOS
YEARLY LOW
158.3776 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.1532 SOS

2016 TRY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 217.9073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 158.3776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.5297 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.2553 to the December average rate of 163.5614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 217.9073 was down 31.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 315.8752, 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 10,895,364 SOS
2015 Average 12,477,776 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,918,879 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,976,484.82 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

220.2733
158.4057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to SOS 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 208.1629, compared to 186.1435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.1435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 24.7326 SOS (High: 185.2691 / Low: 160.5365). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1160 SOS (High: 199.2207 / Low: 194.1046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.7326
September Spread (Stable) ±5.1160

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.7500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 215.1176) against the same month in 2015 (average: 264.4802), the exchange rate shifted by -49.3625 (-18.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 215.1176
2015 Avg (April) 264.4802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.5882 203.7427 206.2553
February 210.8891 204.7378 208.0992
March 217.5631 207.0005 212.4680
April 217.9073 212.6621 215.1176
May 217.0384 200.0955 205.3535
June 206.5480 198.6914 201.6839
July 203.0578 190.2931 196.1419
August 199.5512 192.8531 196.7151
September 199.2207 194.1046 196.6184
October 194.6209 184.7731 189.2872
November 185.2691 160.5365 174.5372
December 170.4989 158.3776 163.5614