2021 TRY to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 TRY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the TRY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 84.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 34.9850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1656 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.5158 to the December average rate of 43.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 84.1507 was down 15.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 99.5321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.9645, compared to 60.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1591 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 19.8059 SOS (High: 54.7909 / Low: 34.9850). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0539 SOS (High: 68.4130 / Low: 66.3591).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.6274 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 81.8331) against the same month in 2020 (average: 96.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -14.2214 (-14.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.8370 | 77.2795 | 78.5158 |
| February | 84.1507 | 77.8885 | 81.8331 |
| March | 81.0350 | 69.7146 | 75.7411 |
| April | 72.3403 | 68.8161 | 70.9741 |
| May | 71.0201 | 67.7279 | 69.3276 |
| June | 69.7525 | 66.0891 | 67.3953 |
| July | 68.4130 | 66.3591 | 67.5239 |
| August | 69.4862 | 66.8336 | 68.3241 |
| September | 69.8322 | 65.1219 | 67.7793 |
| October | 66.0196 | 59.7071 | 63.0098 |
| November | 60.9070 | 42.9964 | 54.4113 |
| December | 54.7909 | 34.9850 | 43.7839 |