2018 TRY to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2678 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1439 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2133 USD

2018 TRY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1240 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2652 to the December average rate of 0.1883, 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 0.2678 was down 8.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2937, 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 13,390 USD

2017 Average 13,731 USD

Yearly Trough Low 7,193 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,197.56 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2758

0.1478

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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 0.2458, compared to 0.1809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0568 USD (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.1439). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 USD (High: 0.2678 / Low: 0.2615).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2674), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2652

2017 Avg (January) 0.2674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2678	0.2612	0.2652
February	0.2678	0.2615	0.2642
March	0.2632	0.2492	0.2569
April	0.2528	0.2414	0.2462
May	0.2434	0.2102	0.2261
June	0.2236	0.2107	0.2160
July	0.2188	0.2033	0.2097
August	0.2007	0.1439	0.1699
September	0.1664	0.1501	0.1585
October	0.1827	0.1616	0.1722
November	0.1934	0.1810	0.1866
December	0.1924	0.1856	0.1883