Euro to Turkish Lira in 2008
Last updated: Source: CBRT
According to Yatırımcı.AI data, the average CBRT euro rate in 2008 was TRY 1.9062 (forex selling) and TRY 1.8971 (forex buying). The year opened at TRY 1.7143 on January 2, 2008; the last rate was TRY 2.1435 on December 31, 2008. The high was TRY 2.2109 on December 18, 2008 and the low TRY 1.7010 on January 11, 2008 (forex selling).
2008 at a glance
- Yearly average (selling)
- TRY 1.9062
- Yearly average (buying)
- TRY 1.8971
- First rate (January 2, 2008)
- TRY 1.7143
- Last rate (December 31, 2008)
- TRY 2.1435
- High (December 18, 2008)
- TRY 2.2109
- Low (January 11, 2008)
- TRY 1.7010
CBRT euro rate by month, 2008
| Month | Avg. selling | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2008 | TRY 1.7303 | TRY 1.7783January 22, 2008 | TRY 1.7010January 11, 2008 |
| February 2008 | TRY 1.7622 | TRY 1.8185February 29, 2008 | TRY 1.7195February 5, 2008 |
| March 2008 | TRY 1.9310 | TRY 2.0743March 31, 2008 | TRY 1.8416March 5, 2008 |
| April 2008 | TRY 2.0509 | TRY 2.1187April 17, 2008 | TRY 1.9977April 3, 2008 |
| May 2008 | TRY 1.9435 | TRY 1.9847May 1, 2008 | TRY 1.8796May 30, 2008 |
| June 2008 | TRY 1.9198 | TRY 1.9702June 9, 2008 | TRY 1.8955June 5, 2008 |
| July 2008 | TRY 1.9137 | TRY 1.9872July 3, 2008 | TRY 1.8142July 31, 2008 |
| August 2008 | TRY 1.7661 | TRY 1.8064August 1, 2008 | TRY 1.7398August 29, 2008 |
| September 2008 | TRY 1.7797 | TRY 1.8486September 18, 2008 | TRY 1.7245September 2, 2008 |
| October 2008 | TRY 1.9751 | TRY 2.1818October 23, 2008 | TRY 1.8118October 3, 2008 |
| November 2008 | TRY 2.0320 | TRY 2.1338November 20, 2008 | TRY 1.9391November 5, 2008 |
| December 2008 | TRY 2.1034 | TRY 2.2109December 18, 2008 | TRY 1.9839December 4, 2008 |
Source: Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) indicative exchange rates. The CBRT sets and announces these rates at 15:30 every business day; the tables show the CBRT forex buying and selling rates, not free-market or bank rates. Averages are simple means over the business days with an announcement; highs and lows use the forex selling rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average euro rate in 2008?
Based on CBRT indicative rates, the average euro rate in 2008 was TRY 1.9062 (forex selling) and TRY 1.8971 (forex buying). It is the simple mean over 249 business days with an announced rate.
How high did the euro go against the lira in 2008?
In 2008 the CBRT forex selling rate peaked at TRY 2.2109 on December 18, 2008 and bottomed at TRY 1.7010 on January 11, 2008.
What was the euro rate on December 31, 2008?
The CBRT indicative rates announced on December 31, 2008 put 1 euro at TRY 2.1332 (forex buying) and TRY 2.1435 (forex selling).
Which euro rate does this page show?
The tables show the indicative forex buying and selling rates the CBRT announces at 15:30 on every business day. Rates at banks, exchange offices and in the free market can differ because of spreads and timing.