YEARLY HIGH
0.1877 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1501 XDR

2018 TRY to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1844 to the December average rate of 0.1354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1877 was down 11.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2111, 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 9,383 XDR
2017 Average 9,903 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 5,155 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,227.79 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1915
0.1059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to XDR 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 0.1707, compared to 0.1295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0399 XDR (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 XDR (High: 0.1840 / Low: 0.1806).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-6.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1844
2017 Avg (January) 0.1979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1877 0.1810 0.1844
February 0.1840 0.1806 0.1819
March 0.1819 0.1709 0.1769
April 0.1739 0.1658 0.1698
May 0.1696 0.1481 0.1586
June 0.1575 0.1483 0.1528
July 0.1552 0.1447 0.1493
August 0.1430 0.1031 0.1214
September 0.1186 0.1073 0.1131
October 0.1316 0.1159 0.1235
November 0.1392 0.1300 0.1342
December 0.1384 0.1333 0.1354