YEARLY HIGH
99.5321 SOS
YEARLY LOW
68.3284 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.5380 SOS

2020 TRY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 99.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 68.3284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.2037 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.9484 to the December average rate of 75.4517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 99.5321 was down 11.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 112.0619, 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 4,976,606 SOS
2019 Average 5,108,966 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,416,422 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560,183.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

100.4359
70.5853
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 89.9463, compared to 77.1297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.9463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.1297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 8.4830 SOS (High: 76.8114 / Low: 68.3284). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6892 SOS (High: 84.9486 / Low: 83.2594).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.4830
July Spread (Stable) ±1.6892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.0406 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 97.9484) against the same month in 2019 (average: 108.3010), the exchange rate shifted by -10.3526 (-9.56%).

2020 Avg (January) 97.9484
2019 Avg (January) 108.3010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.5321 96.9759 97.9484
February 98.0129 93.5774 96.0546
March 96.0150 87.8137 91.8170
April 87.8190 82.9446 84.7764
May 86.0973 80.5441 83.8689
June 86.5513 84.5418 85.2125
July 84.9486 83.2594 84.5136
August 83.8293 78.1621 79.6463
September 78.6597 74.0755 76.9709
October 75.0080 69.8546 73.1227
November 76.8114 68.3284 73.0729
December 78.6764 73.5602 75.4517