US Dollar to Turkish Lira in 2008
Last updated: Source: CBRT
According to Yatırımcı.AI data, the average CBRT US dollar rate in 2008 was TRY 1.2993 (forex selling) and TRY 1.2930 (forex buying). The year opened at TRY 1.1682 on January 2, 2008; the last rate was TRY 1.5291 on December 31, 2008. The high was TRY 1.7038 on November 20, 2008 and the low TRY 1.1504 on January 15, 2008 (forex selling).
2008 at a glance
- Yearly average (selling)
- TRY 1.2993
- Yearly average (buying)
- TRY 1.2930
- First rate (January 2, 2008)
- TRY 1.1682
- Last rate (December 31, 2008)
- TRY 1.5291
- High (November 20, 2008)
- TRY 1.7038
- Low (January 15, 2008)
- TRY 1.1504
CBRT US dollar rate by month, 2008
| Month | Avg. selling | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2008 | TRY 1.1765 | TRY 1.2277January 22, 2008 | TRY 1.1504January 15, 2008 |
| February 2008 | TRY 1.1950 | TRY 1.2283February 11, 2008 | TRY 1.1647February 4, 2008 |
| March 2008 | TRY 1.2439 | TRY 1.3127March 31, 2008 | TRY 1.2116March 4, 2008 |
| April 2008 | TRY 1.3019 | TRY 1.3294April 17, 2008 | TRY 1.2770April 7, 2008 |
| May 2008 | TRY 1.2493 | TRY 1.2778May 1, 2008 | TRY 1.2125May 30, 2008 |
| June 2008 | TRY 1.2343 | TRY 1.2565June 12, 2008 | TRY 1.2153June 26, 2008 |
| July 2008 | TRY 1.2131 | TRY 1.2513July 3, 2008 | TRY 1.1620July 31, 2008 |
| August 2008 | TRY 1.1792 | TRY 1.1922August 21, 2008 | TRY 1.1515August 4, 2008 |
| September 2008 | TRY 1.2383 | TRY 1.2801September 18, 2008 | TRY 1.1846September 1, 2008 |
| October 2008 | TRY 1.4865 | TRY 1.7029October 23, 2008 | TRY 1.3075October 3, 2008 |
| November 2008 | TRY 1.5956 | TRY 1.7038November 20, 2008 | TRY 1.5068November 5, 2008 |
| December 2008 | TRY 1.5441 | TRY 1.6018December 2, 2008 | TRY 1.5043December 26, 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 US dollar rate in 2008?
Based on CBRT indicative rates, the average US dollar rate in 2008 was TRY 1.2993 (forex selling) and TRY 1.2930 (forex buying). It is the simple mean over 249 business days with an announced rate.
How high did the US dollar go against the lira in 2008?
In 2008 the CBRT forex selling rate peaked at TRY 1.7038 on November 20, 2008 and bottomed at TRY 1.1504 on January 15, 2008.
What was the US dollar rate on December 31, 2008?
The CBRT indicative rates announced on December 31, 2008 put 1 US dollar at TRY 1.5218 (forex buying) and TRY 1.5291 (forex selling).
Which US dollar 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.