YEARLY HIGH
0.1930 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1623 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1763 USD

2019 TRY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1866 to the December average rate of 0.1707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1930 was down 27.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2678, 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 9,651 USD
2018 Average 10,651 USD
Yearly Trough Low 8,115 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.00 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1920
0.1632
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 0.1782, compared to 0.1744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0137 USD (High: 0.1813 / Low: 0.1676). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 USD (High: 0.1755 / Low: 0.1730).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1866) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2652), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0785 (-29.62%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1866
2018 Avg (January) 0.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1930 0.1811 0.1866
February 0.1922 0.1872 0.1896
March 0.1864 0.1735 0.1824
April 0.1813 0.1676 0.1732
May 0.1712 0.1623 0.1656
June 0.1748 0.1692 0.1720
July 0.1799 0.1741 0.1764
August 0.1823 0.1714 0.1771
September 0.1770 0.1713 0.1751
October 0.1758 0.1686 0.1726
November 0.1755 0.1730 0.1742
December 0.1741 0.1681 0.1707