YEARLY HIGH
0.2937 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2522 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2746 USD

2017 TRY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2674 to the December average rate of 0.2605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2937 was down 17.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3577, 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 14,686 USD
2016 Average 16,589 USD
Yearly Trough Low 12,608 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,077.48 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2913
0.2538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to USD 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 0.2753, compared to 0.2740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0258 USD (High: 0.2837 / Low: 0.2579). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 USD (High: 0.2866 / Low: 0.2815).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2882) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0488 (-14.49%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2882
2016 Avg (September) 0.3370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2837 0.2579 0.2674
February 0.2802 0.2650 0.2731
March 0.2776 0.2649 0.2723
April 0.2815 0.2681 0.2741
May 0.2838 0.2759 0.2803
June 0.2866 0.2815 0.2842
July 0.2842 0.2761 0.2813
August 0.2909 0.2822 0.2852
September 0.2937 0.2795 0.2882
October 0.2805 0.2618 0.2718
November 0.2631 0.2522 0.2569
December 0.2647 0.2547 0.2605