YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 TRY

2018 YER to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0278 was up 75.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 TRY
2017 Average 73 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 72 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.26 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0262
0.0141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0079 TRY (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TRY (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0149).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+69.30%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0237
2017 Avg (August) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
February 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
March 0.0160 0.0143 0.0155
April 0.0165 0.0158 0.0162
May 0.0190 0.0164 0.0177
June 0.0190 0.0179 0.0185
July 0.0197 0.0183 0.0191
August 0.0278 0.0199 0.0237
September 0.0266 0.0240 0.0252
October 0.0247 0.0219 0.0232
November 0.0221 0.0206 0.0214
December 0.0215 0.0208 0.0212