2012 USD to TRY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8898 TRY

YEARLY LOW

1.7413 TRY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8004 TRY

2012 USD to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.7413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1485 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8413 to the December average rate of 1.7875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8898 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,449 TRY

2011 Average 8,401 TRY

Yearly Trough Low 8,707 TRY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 742.46 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8494

1.7518

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USD to TRY 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 1.8018, compared to 1.7990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1177 TRY (High: 1.8898 / Low: 1.7722). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 TRY (High: 1.7979 / Low: 1.7789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1177

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8413) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2744 (+17.51%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8413

2011 Avg (January) 1.5668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8898	1.7722	1.8413
February	1.7734	1.7413	1.7599
March	1.8200	1.7593	1.7896
April	1.8064	1.7579	1.7873
May	1.8550	1.7564	1.8084
June	1.8688	1.7945	1.8245
July	1.8288	1.7924	1.8128
August	1.8272	1.7770	1.7959
September	1.8203	1.7888	1.8017
October	1.8165	1.7916	1.8026
November	1.8050	1.7769	1.7938
December	1.7979	1.7789	1.7875