YEARLY HIGH
112.0619 SOS
YEARLY LOW
94.1473 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.2252 SOS

2019 TRY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 112.0619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 94.1473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9146 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.3010 to the December average rate of 99.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 112.0619 was down 28.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 157.3544, 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 5,603,095 SOS
2018 Average 6,166,059 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,707,364 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895,731.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

111.2601
94.8348
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 103.4175, compared to 101.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.4175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.9834 SOS (High: 105.5948 / Low: 97.6114). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4922 SOS (High: 101.7047 / Low: 100.2125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.9834
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.4168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 108.3010) against the same month in 2018 (average: 153.7505), the exchange rate shifted by -45.4496 (-29.56%).

2019 Avg (January) 108.3010
2018 Avg (January) 153.7505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.0619 104.8824 108.3010
February 111.6940 108.4616 109.8913
March 108.1111 100.1849 105.8127
April 105.0528 97.2008 100.3959
May 99.9135 94.1473 96.2035
June 101.4752 98.2508 99.9007
July 104.3268 100.9874 102.3530
August 105.5948 97.6114 102.4280
September 102.6055 99.2691 101.4387
October 101.7158 97.5880 100.0512
November 101.7047 100.2125 100.9246
December 101.4045 97.3025 99.0021