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Information and Services in Turkey Section => Banks, Interest, Money Transfers, Insurance => Topic started by: usedbustickets on February 08, 2011, 20:12:25 PM

Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: usedbustickets on February 08, 2011, 20:12:25 PM: I know this is a subject close to the heart of many, and of general interest to most, so I though I'd share with you some 'thoughts' from my friend of fourteen years who works as Broker in Istanbul financial services.I contacted her to ask what has happened in the last few weeks to drive down the value of the TL to the £, and this is the unedited response provided:-

"At the last meeting of Turkish Central Bank interest rates was left at the same level but took some steps to control the 'let's say' speculative short term capital coming in and out. This changing on the policy of Central Bank seems to weaken TL against all currencies of course, not only GBP. Eventually interest rates arose to 8.42% from 7.98%(which was historical deep). There has been 8 bilion dollars foreign capital exit in last two months. I guess we should call this as correction and 75% of this correction has been done (in stocks,currencies and bonds) another 25% might come as there always be an an exaggeratian after a trend. So If I see 1 pound to 2.750 TL I'm not surprised.(Also I think -to satisfy the businness environment the government supports weak TL anyway. Since there is general election this summer ). Of course you know there mihgt be something else bad around the world and affect us and we'll be talking about different numbers, this is always possibility."

Just like to stress that this is not any form of financial advice, but simply a view from the 'City' (Istanbul rather than London)on a subject dear to our hearts, the value of the Pound to the TL ;). Hope you find the few lines informative.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: bewva on February 08, 2011, 20:45:07 PM: Simples ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 21:10:17 PM: 2.75 is a bold prediction, and your friend obviously knows his market. I don't know the market at all, and I work on gut feelings. I predict a slow, steady drop in the rate from now, with it falling to at most 2.42 by May the 1st, although I would say probably lower even. I am not a broker, I am someone who is stupid enough to make predictions in public about things I am not qualified to comment on :D

But let's see...

If you have a prediction stick it here too and let's see who gets closest :)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: usedbustickets on February 08, 2011, 21:40:11 PM: Go on then, I'll play ... 2.62TL to the pound by 1st May. Not based on econoimic evidenbce or hunches, but simply on the fact that I'm over on that date and a 2.62 rate would suit me nicely for essential purchases such as Efes, G&Ts and of course Spicey Lentil Soup.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 21:44:23 PM: 1st May TL/£

Scunner: 2.42
usedbustickets: 2.62

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Ovacikpeedoff on February 08, 2011, 21:46:43 PM: As the financial world is still in turmoil the sadvice I would give anyone is not to speculate on whether the TL will go up or down. There is so much uncertainty out there that we are still not out of the woods that anything could happen.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Highlander on February 08, 2011, 21:48:42 PM: 2.3ten
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 21:52:38 PM: In some change shops it will be yes
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Jim Fraser on February 08, 2011, 22:13:33 PM: 2.48 for me
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 22:15:28 PM: 1st May TL/£

Scunner: 2.42
Jim Fraser: 2.48
usedbustickets: 2.62

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: scorcher on February 08, 2011, 22:16:45 PM: Looks like the Broker had quick sex change Keith so on that basis I'll venture 2.63 !
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 22:18:38 PM: I'm even more confident now I realise it was a woman!

Scunner: 2.42
Jim Fraser: 2.48
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: cinders on February 08, 2011, 22:18:49 PM: Did read short while ago that the lira will/could be 2.70 to the GBP
Feb/March I put this on the forum but unfortunately could not recall which journal I read this in.
I will play 2.7ytl = 1GBP March :D C
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 22:19:59 PM: Scunner: 2.42
Jim Fraser: 2.48
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
cinders: 2.70

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Ian on February 08, 2011, 22:20:35 PM: 2.55 for me :)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 22:21:24 PM: Scunner: 2.42
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Ian: 2.55
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
cinders: 2.70

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Highlander on February 08, 2011, 22:22:24 PM: 2.37
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 22:23:01 PM: Highlander: 2,37
Scunner: 2.42
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Ian: 2.55
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
cinders: 2.70

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Ian on February 08, 2011, 22:25:36 PM: I wonder what Alper thinks ?

ING is the best place to put it at 9% :D

Ps Trust a Scotsman to pitch low ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: amanda bullock on February 08, 2011, 23:01:41 PM: still laughing at 2.3ten.......:-)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: bewva on February 08, 2011, 23:17:36 PM: 2.46
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: scot on February 08, 2011, 23:21:36 PM: For me 2.39 Bruce
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 23:24:11 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Scunner: 2.42
bewva: 2.46
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Ian: 2.55
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
cinders: 2.70

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: scorcher on February 08, 2011, 23:31:50 PM: The smart money is on Lance - where is he.....?
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Julesp on February 08, 2011, 23:33:19 PM: 2.65
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 08, 2011, 23:43:13 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Scunner: 2.42
bewva: 2.46
Jim Fraser: 2.48
CURRENTLY: 2.54
Ian: 2.55
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
Julesp: 2.65
cinders: 2.70

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: brianthegardener on February 09, 2011, 06:07:49 AM: 2.49
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: karaokemark on February 09, 2011, 07:08:04 AM: 1st May 2.41
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: desmartinson on February 09, 2011, 07:22:22 AM: I reckon 1st May 2-51 ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Mr Pickles on February 09, 2011, 07:37:26 AM: I'll have a stab at 2.45 :(
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Mr Pickles on February 09, 2011, 07:39:58 AM: just realised................. my last post was the Devil's work
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: anna-marie01 on February 09, 2011, 07:44:17 AM: 2.69TL for me
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: davybill on February 09, 2011, 08:17:10 AM: 2.45and hope im wrong.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Colwyn on February 09, 2011, 09:27:55 AM: ~~2.58~~ Changed my mind, let's be bold - 2.85 on expectation of more Middle East uncertainty brought on by the situation in Egypt.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Karennina on February 09, 2011, 09:34:21 AM: 2.44
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: thebillet on February 09, 2011, 09:48:29 AM: 2.78
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: blueclad on February 09, 2011, 11:31:42 AM: 2.65
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Anne on February 09, 2011, 12:01:18 PM: May - 2.47tl
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 12:18:07 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.56
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: starman™ on February 09, 2011, 12:22:05 PM: 2.5167
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 12:23:10 PM: You obviously don't change your money at the Onur silver shop
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: BernieTeyze on February 09, 2011, 12:31:58 PM: I,ll take a guess at 2.57 if I may..

Thanks
Bernie
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: faymoore on February 09, 2011, 14:16:34 PM: 2.58

Dave.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 14:27:38 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Rimms on February 09, 2011, 15:22:31 PM: Rimms 2.64 - Possible interest rate rise here, the pound will strengthen !
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 15:24:43 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: wickwilly on February 09, 2011, 16:09:53 PM: 2.68 for me.
WW
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 16:24:55 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Gilly1 on February 09, 2011, 16:41:41 PM: Oh lets say....2.50
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Gilly1 on February 09, 2011, 16:44:42 PM: Whoops slip of the finger meant to say 2.60 sorry
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: TheBruces187 on February 09, 2011, 16:59:37 PM: I'll give 2.54 a go.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 17:01:17 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
TheBruces187: 2.54
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 1.60
usedbustickets: 2.62
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: pookie on February 09, 2011, 17:14:39 PM: 262 From the Pookies
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ronzeus on February 09, 2011, 18:09:26 PM: 2.54
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on February 09, 2011, 18:19:24 PM: 2.72 What's the prize if someone gets it right?
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: usedbustickets on February 09, 2011, 18:22:55 PM: Blimey this is getting popular! Perhaps we should award a prize? How about awarding an honorary degree in Liranomics? We could even invite the Fethiye Clothes Shop Man, who has a Phd in Liranomics, to present it.

Any suggestions for something suitable for a prize, or even potential sponsors of what could become a much coveted and prestigious award?
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: lance on February 09, 2011, 18:46:48 PM: 2.62
lance ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 19:02:15 PM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 2.60
2.62: usedbustickets, lance
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
thebillet: 2.78
Colwyn: 2.85
Pookie: 262 :D

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: spencer family on February 09, 2011, 20:08:35 PM: 2.71 from the Spencer Family!!
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 09, 2011, 20:10:17 PM: You have to admit, unlike some forums our pointless games do have a point to them :D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: PKHUGHES100 on February 09, 2011, 21:07:21 PM: I would a starter at 2.70 in March rising to 2.80 in May and reaching the dizzy 3 when I visit for the 3rd time in July.

Ever the optimist, can anyone sort it and is it negotiable!:D

Kevin
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: DrapeS on February 10, 2011, 00:06:23 AM: 2.67
Sue
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 10, 2011, 00:14:38 AM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 2.60
2.62: usedbustickets, lance
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85
Pookie: 262 :D

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: tintin1504 on February 10, 2011, 07:45:17 AM: 2-53 please boss! T.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 10, 2011, 09:06:50 AM: Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
tintin1504: 2.53
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.57
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 2.60
2.62: usedbustickets, lance
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85
Pookie: 262 :D

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: scouser2 on February 10, 2011, 09:31:31 AM: 2.56TL for me please.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: pookie on February 10, 2011, 12:37:22 PM: Should be 2.62 Mr Scunner. Cheers Mr P.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: steveb1 on February 10, 2011, 17:02:27 PM: it will be 2.6ten at one mans shop
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: AOK on February 10, 2011, 17:52:34 PM: 1st May TL 1.31:D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 10, 2011, 18:17:03 PM: Your financial predictions remind me of your football score predictions Andy :D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 10, 2011, 21:53:04 PM: AOK: 1.31
Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
tintin1504: 2.53
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Scouser2: 2.56
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 2.60
2.62: usedbustickets, lance, Pookie
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Babadaq Bridge on February 10, 2011, 22:29:28 PM: 2.65 (would be so happy with that)
Bridge
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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: DianeT on February 10, 2011, 22:55:13 PM: 2.43
Diane 8)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 10, 2011, 23:02:56 PM: AOK: 1.31
Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
DianeT: 2.43
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
tintin1504: 2.53
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Scouser2: 2.56
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
phil grundy: 2.60
2.62: usedbustickets, lance, Pookie
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad, Babadaq Bridge
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
anna-marie01 2.69
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Highlander on February 10, 2011, 23:06:17 PM: quote:
Originally posted by steveb1

it will be 2.6ten at one mans shop

:D:D:D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: peter16 on February 11, 2011, 00:22:49 AM: Anything over 2.55 pleeeeeaase:D:D.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: posleeds on February 11, 2011, 00:39:37 AM: 2.66

Sally
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: suec on February 11, 2011, 08:46:48 AM: 2.61

Sue
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ukchris on February 11, 2011, 10:59:01 AM: which outlet is this being based on ?

Is it like betting on snow on xmas day has to fall on telecom tower in London ?
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 11, 2011, 11:43:59 AM: No it isn't to be taken as seriously as that. The rate will be taken from the rate at the bottom of CBF pages at midday GMT, 1st May 2011.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: tonysue on February 11, 2011, 15:00:46 PM: 2.50 only on the basis that this is my bench mark. and easy to work out how much I'm paying for what. ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: PKHUGHES100 on February 11, 2011, 18:26:52 PM: What would you really rather though, a benchamrk at 2.50 or my prediction of 2.80, come on tell the truth!!!:D

Kevin
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2011, 18:31:57 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

No it isn't to be taken as seriously as that. The rate will be taken from the rate at the bottom of CBF pages at midday GMT, 1st May 2011.

You never said Midday - in that case can I move my 2.55 to 2.56 please - and then back to 2.55 as the banks close at 5pm :D :D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: mibur on February 12, 2011, 08:44:20 AM: 2.69 for me
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: tonysue on February 12, 2011, 13:13:11 PM: quote:
Originally posted by PKHUGHES100

What would you really rather though, a benchamrk at 2.50 or my prediction of 2.80, come on tell the truth!!!:D

Kevin

Not had a benchmark for year's:D I would rather 2.80, but hey I'll take a benchmark:D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ukchris on February 13, 2011, 17:45:06 PM: i'll go with 2.45 then
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: scouser2 on February 13, 2011, 20:11:02 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Ian

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

No it isn't to be taken as seriously as that. The rate will be taken from the rate at the bottom of CBF pages at midday GMT, 1st May 2011.

You never said Midday - in that case can I move my 2.55 to 2.56 please - and then back to 2.55 as the banks close at 5pm :D :D
Nice try Ian, but 2.56 is already taken by me. ;) :o
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Old Daffodil on February 14, 2011, 08:45:00 AM: 2.75:D
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Jo on February 14, 2011, 17:43:30 PM: 2.59 :P
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on February 14, 2011, 18:31:00 PM: AOK: 1.31
Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
DianeT: 2.43
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Tonysue: 2.50
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
tintin1504: 2.53
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Scouser2: 2.56
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
Jo: 2.59
phil grundy: 2.60
suec: 2.61
2.62: usedbustickets, lance, Pookie
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad, Babadaq Bridge
posleeds: 2.66
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
2.69: anna-marie01, mibur
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
daffodil: 2.75
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85

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Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: brian evans on February 14, 2011, 22:02:02 PM: Hi All

2.73

Brian
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: fernando torres on February 16, 2011, 21:06:47 PM: 50 million
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ronzk1 on February 23, 2011, 11:10:05 AM: 2.39. :-\
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Colwyn on February 23, 2011, 16:05:31 PM: For a couple of days this week the Lira has topped 2.6. That's 4% up on 4 weeks ago. If it keeps on in the same way it will, just about, achieve my ambitious target for it on 1st May (i.e. 2.85). Go (down) Lira, Go.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ukchris on February 23, 2011, 19:28:30 PM: so how does the exchange rate amount at the bottom of the page compare to changing £ notes . I usually change money at the watch shop on the beachfront or the gift shop next to Idee Hotel. is the figure below higher/lower than I can expect to get or about right ?
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Colwyn on February 23, 2011, 19:57:36 PM: Higher.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: MrsT on February 24, 2011, 21:35:39 PM: Can you tell me how much commission is charged at the exchange?
Hoping it goes up even more!
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: sheila dickinson on February 26, 2011, 07:50:30 AM: i want it to go down as i am having to go back to UK so i have to change lira to stirling
:-\
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: usedbustickets on April 13, 2011, 23:10:24 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

AOK: 1.31
Highlander: 2.37
Scot: 2.39
Karaokemark: 2.41
Scunner: 2.42
DianeT: 2.43
Karennina: 2.44
2.45: Davybill, Mr Pickles
bewva: 2.46
Anne: 2.47
Jim Fraser: 2.48
Brianthegardener: 2.49
Tonysue: 2.50
Desmartinson: 2.51
Starman: 2.52
tintin1504: 2.53
2.54 TheBruces187, ronzeus
Ian: 2.55
CURRENTLY: 2.55
Scouser2: 2.56
Slikmrs: 2.57
Faymoore: 2.58
Jo: 2.59
phil grundy: 2.60
suec: 2.61
2.62: usedbustickets, lance, Pookie
scorcher: 2.63
Rimms: 2.64
2.65: Julesp, Blueclad, Babadaq Bridge
posleeds: 2.66
DrapeS: 2.67
Wickwilly: 2.68
2.69: anna-marie01, mibur
cinders: 2.70
spencer family: 2.71
Jacqui Harvey: 2.72
daffodil: 2.75
thebillet: 2.78
PKHUGHES100: 2.80
Colwyn: 2.85

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Looks like my prediction for the value of the Lira on 1st May is unlikely to be met. The Lira needs to fall by another 5-6% in the next two week or so for me to win. So I am unlikely to be crowned 'Calis Economist of the Year'. Although, like many Tottingham and Liverpool supporters hoping for Champions League football next season, I remain outrageously optimistic that I'll get there in the end. ;)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: col on April 14, 2011, 07:13:45 AM: Some reports in Turkish newspapers earlier this week predicting that the lira will bounce back in value to sterling. So perhaps 2.40-2.45 will be the summer average.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: usedbustickets on April 14, 2011, 09:18:52 AM: quote:
Originally posted by col

Some reports in Turkish newspapers earlier this week predicting that the lira will bounce back in value to sterling. So perhaps 2.40-2.45 will be the summer average.

Yes it's more to do with the value of the pound than the strength of the Lira
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: amca on April 14, 2011, 09:59:31 AM: 2.45
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 14, 2011, 10:18:00 AM: Travel FX are offering 2.41.50 at the moment which is the best offer I have seen this week.
http://www.travelfx.co.uk/?gclid=CJaZ4JPR0KcCFYob4Qodoz22DQ
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Liz 101 on April 14, 2011, 13:23:28 PM: It's been 2.43 / 2.44 in Fethiye this last week, but only 2.17 when I arrived at Dalaman last Wednesday.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: DianeT on April 14, 2011, 13:34:18 PM: No doubt there are a few of us who have sat and watched the rate go up and are now watching it go down again :)
I know I certainly have thinking will wait and see what happens, apart from £100 that I changed at 2.40 just before the rate went up.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: thebillet on May 11, 2011, 11:00:22 AM: I saw this morning that the rate is about 2.59 and remembered this thread. I wish I hadn't; I predicted 2.78 while I think it was 2.53 - 2.54 on 1st May (set as the day for predictions) based on BBC information.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Roseblossom on May 12, 2011, 13:20:29 PM: To day coinmill showing 2.62, Finnans paying 2.56 this afternoon is it on the slipery slope again.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Scunner on May 12, 2011, 13:41:40 PM: Coinmill 2.57 now [:o]
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2011, 15:47:02 PM: Took Sterling out of HSBC today, then went inside to change to TL (Nationwide UK account, zero charges if we withdraw Sterling). In the window it said 2.3, bank teller say's 2.2, no we say and double check, so does he. Now 2.29, he says 2.2 still. So we decide to go elswhere as we suspect we were 'done' by them a couple of weeks ago. We then go to the ING bank, where we normally change money, lo and behold it is 2.6! So if you want to change sterling DON'T go to HSBC.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: steveb1 on May 17, 2011, 22:00:04 PM: have changed money in hsbc for years and have allways got a very good rate changed money there today and got 2.57
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: bewva on May 17, 2011, 22:58:46 PM: Do they not charge a commission in all the Banks?
I went in Garantee Bank and they wanted 10TL to change £100.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: patrice on May 18, 2011, 06:14:50 AM: I only got 2.39 at the post office I was shocked
Will exchange now in Turkey :(
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: patrice on May 18, 2011, 08:35:07 AM: that was yesterday by the way !!!!!
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ronzeus on May 18, 2011, 16:10:46 PM: quote:
Originally posted by patrice

I only got 2.39 at the post office I was shocked
Will exchange now in Turkey :(
Wow Patrice ,why did you finally realise ?: :)
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: patrice on May 18, 2011, 18:25:13 PM: Unfortunatey Ronzeus I was in a hurry and accepted it
still I only exchanged a £100 I will now wait till I am in Turkey.
Normally the rate is good at the post office.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: ronzeus on May 18, 2011, 18:46:41 PM: Never mind ,the rate is great in Turkey so enjoy yourself.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: PKHUGHES100 on May 25, 2011, 10:04:37 AM: Rate in M&S today 2.50, must be even better in Turkey.

Kevin
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: nichola on May 25, 2011, 11:13:15 AM: 2.58/2.59 here today
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: PKHUGHES100 on May 28, 2011, 18:25:46 PM: Rate in M&S up again yesterday, 2.54.

Kevin
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: thebillet on July 22, 2011, 10:05:15 AM: I might have been out on the date but those of us that predicted 2.70+ were right about the direction. I wonder what will happen if/when there is an interest rate increase here in Blighty.
Title: Turkish Lira in the next couple of months
Post by: Christie on July 22, 2011, 10:58:32 AM: M & S were offering just over 2.60 yesterday which I thought was quite good, so got some to start us off in September. Hopefully the rate will keep going up.