US Dollar to Turkish Lira in 2009
Last updated: Source: CBRT
According to Yatırımcı.AI data, the average CBRT US dollar rate in 2009 was TRY 1.5549 (forex selling) and TRY 1.5474 (forex buying). The year opened at TRY 1.5367 on January 2, 2009; the last rate was TRY 1.4945 on December 31, 2009. The high was TRY 1.8045 on March 9, 2009 and the low TRY 1.4434 on October 15, 2009 (forex selling).
2009 at a glance
- Yearly average (selling)
- TRY 1.5549
- Yearly average (buying)
- TRY 1.5474
- First rate (January 2, 2009)
- TRY 1.5367
- Last rate (December 31, 2009)
- TRY 1.4945
- High (March 9, 2009)
- TRY 1.8045
- Low (October 15, 2009)
- TRY 1.4434
CBRT US dollar rate by month, 2009
| Month | Avg. selling | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | TRY 1.6021 | TRY 1.6745January 23, 2009 | TRY 1.5191January 7, 2009 |
| February 2009 | TRY 1.6630 | TRY 1.7066February 20, 2009 | TRY 1.6132February 9, 2009 |
| March 2009 | TRY 1.7119 | TRY 1.8045March 9, 2009 | TRY 1.6552March 24, 2009 |
| April 2009 | TRY 1.6076 | TRY 1.6598April 21, 2009 | TRY 1.5663April 6, 2009 |
| May 2009 | TRY 1.5569 | TRY 1.5872May 4, 2009 | TRY 1.5345May 22, 2009 |
| June 2009 | TRY 1.5468 | TRY 1.5748June 23, 2009 | TRY 1.5286June 1, 2009 |
| July 2009 | TRY 1.5186 | TRY 1.5572July 13, 2009 | TRY 1.4725July 28, 2009 |
| August 2009 | TRY 1.4876 | TRY 1.5081August 17, 2009 | TRY 1.4605August 5, 2009 |
| September 2009 | TRY 1.4915 | TRY 1.5140September 2, 2009 | TRY 1.4697September 17, 2009 |
| October 2009 | TRY 1.4684 | TRY 1.5005October 2, 2009 | TRY 1.4434October 15, 2009 |
| November 2009 | TRY 1.4870 | TRY 1.5097November 3, 2009 | TRY 1.4710November 11, 2009 |
| December 2009 | TRY 1.5070 | TRY 1.5259December 23, 2009 | TRY 1.4838December 4, 2009 |
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 2009?
Based on CBRT indicative rates, the average US dollar rate in 2009 was TRY 1.5549 (forex selling) and TRY 1.5474 (forex buying). It is the simple mean over 250 business days with an announced rate.
How high did the US dollar go against the lira in 2009?
In 2009 the CBRT forex selling rate peaked at TRY 1.8045 on March 9, 2009 and bottomed at TRY 1.4434 on October 15, 2009.
What was the US dollar rate on December 31, 2009?
The CBRT indicative rates announced on December 31, 2009 put 1 US dollar at TRY 1.4873 (forex buying) and TRY 1.4945 (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.