YEARLY HIGH
9.6994 TRY
YEARLY LOW
5.3289 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8456 TRY

2018 XDR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 9.6994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 5.3289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3704 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4234 to the December average rate of 7.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.6994 was up 72.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,497 TRY
2017 Average 25,285 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 26,645 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,852.22 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.1946
5.0806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.8881, compared to 7.8032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.7070 TRY (High: 9.6994 / Low: 6.9924). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1024 TRY (High: 5.5378 / Low: 5.4354).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7070
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7398 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 8.3080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9486), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3595 (+67.89%).

2018 Avg (August) 8.3080
2017 Avg (August) 4.9486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5245 5.3289 5.4234
February 5.5378 5.4354 5.4988
March 5.8501 5.4985 5.6556
April 6.0308 5.7509 5.8906
May 6.7508 5.8948 6.3134
June 6.7450 6.3476 6.5468
July 6.9108 6.4412 6.7029
August 9.6994 6.9924 8.3080
September 9.3198 8.4288 8.8517
October 8.6298 7.6000 8.1119
November 7.6925 7.1864 7.4565
December 7.5004 7.2234 7.3880