YEARLY HIGH
137.9348 SYP
YEARLY LOW
74.0888 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.8608 SYP

2018 TRY to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 137.9348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 74.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.8460 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.5782 to the December average rate of 96.9821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.9348 was down 8.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 151.2594, 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 6,896,741 SYP
2017 Average 4,555,384 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 3,704,441 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,192,300.61 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

142.0723
76.1434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to SYP 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 126.5757, compared to 93.1459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.4298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.5757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 29.2496 SYP (High: 103.3385 / Low: 74.0888). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2285 SYP (High: 137.9122 / Low: 134.6837).

August Spread (Volatile) ±29.2496
February Spread (Stable) ±3.2285

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 20.5047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 136.5782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.2283), the exchange rate shifted by +79.3499 (+138.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 136.5782
2017 Avg (January) 57.2283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.9348 134.5127 136.5782
February 137.9122 134.6837 136.0534
March 135.5540 128.3105 132.3197
April 130.1923 124.3394 126.7764
May 125.3378 108.2504 116.4571
June 115.1371 108.5124 111.2692
July 112.6720 104.6938 107.9892
August 103.3385 74.0888 87.4845
September 85.6958 77.3105 81.6374
October 94.1146 83.2447 88.6891
November 99.6277 93.2187 96.0927
December 99.0245 95.5700 96.9821