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US Dollar / Turkish Lira (USD/TRY)

Monitor the US Dollar (USD) and Turkish Lira (TRY) exchange rate. Get real-time market data, insights, and trading tips for smarter decisions at FP Markets China.
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US Dollar / Turkish Lira (USD/TRY) Profile

The Turkish lira is the official currency οf Turkey and Nοrthern Cyprus. The lira has not been traded a lot with a share of just 1.07% of all forex transactions globally despite its gross domestic product being the 19th largest in the world. On the other hand, the US dollar is the world’s reserve currency and it has been since the end of the gold standard in 1971. The US dollar is naturally the most traded currency in the world after being the reserve currency.

The USD dates back to 1792, when the United States Congress created the US dollar as the official country’s currency. It serves as legal tender in many countries, and it is the most widely used currency in the world both in circulation and reserve. The US dollar forms the majors as it pairs with all main currencies in the foreign exchange market (forex).

The Turkish lira was introduced in early 2005, and it was equivalent to 1M of the old Turkish lira. Throughout its history, the currency has been pegged to the British pound, French franc, and both hard and soft pegging to the U.S dollar. Today, there is no longer an explicit peg, but Turkey actively intervenes in the currency markets and influences the Turkish lira's value.

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US Dollar / Turkish Lira (USD/TRY) Trading FAQ

While forex pairs can theoretically be traded 24 hours a day, there are optimum times to trade the USD/TRY whenever the currency pair is more volatile. From 13:00 to 17:00 GMT., the USD/TRY is usually busy (GMT).

Many factors can affect the USD/TRY market sentiment and spot rates, such as central banks policies, the price of commodities in each country, exports of both countries, economic growth, and political stability.

The USD/TRY currency pair offer larger spreads to global forex traders that can open up the attractive profit-making potential for investors looking to take on extra risk in order to generate higher returns. The Turkish lira has been volatile and turbulent and has struggled from major depreciation, notably during a period of chronic inflation from the 1970s through to the 1990s. It is ranked among the least valuable currencies in the world on occasion. The revalue and reissue of the Turkish lira took in 2005 following a dramatic decline in the value of the old lira.

As you may already know, trading via CFDs (contracts for difference) is one of the most popular approaches when dealing with currencies such as USD and TRY. While there are numerous Forex brokers out there. Try to find one that suits your needs. Such as FP Markets, a fully regulated broker that offers all types of platforms and accounts, to suit every need.

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