Rise in exchange rates continues: April 17, 2026 current dollar, euro, and sterling prices

On April 17, 2026, in the free market, the dollar is trading at 44.8591 TL for buying and 44.8652 TL for selling as of 09:30. The dollar began the fourth day of the week with an increase of approximately 0.15 percent compared to yesterday's close. The euro is being bought at 52.8804 TL, while it has risen to 52.8989 TL in sales.

On the euro side, the rate of change was recorded at around 0.06 percent. The British pound entered the new day at 60.6870 TL.

Yesterday, the dollar reached a high of 44.8171 TL and a low of 44.7091 TL, finishing the day at 44.7983 TL. The euro had also risen to 52.9844 TL the previous day, tested a low of 52.7380 TL, and closed the day at 52.8407 TL.

APRIL AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE DOLLAR AND EURO

Since the beginning of April, the dollar price has increased by 0.40 TL, gaining 0.89 percent in value. The dollar, which was at the 43.0312 TL level at the beginning of 2026, has provided a total return of 4.26 percent with an increase of 1.83 TL to date. Compared to the same period last year, it is observed that the dollar has risen from 37.9893 TL to 44.8650 TL, achieving an increase of 18.10 percent.

The performance of the euro is similarly positive. Since the beginning of the month, the euro has gained 2.30 percent in value with an increase of 1.19 TL. The euro, which was at the 50.4706 TL level at the beginning of the year, has thus provided its investors with an increase of 2.40 TL and a return of 4.75 percent. Compared to last year's price of 43.3563 TL, the euro has reached a value gain of 21.94 percent in the last 12 months.

An upward trend is also notable on the sterling front. Compared to the first day of the month, the pound has increased by 1.22 TL, gaining 2.06 percent in value. Since the beginning of the year, the pound has risen by 2.67 TL with an increase of 4.61 percent, offering a gain of 20.21 percent by reaching 60.6295 TL today from last year's level of 50.4364 TL.

This volatility in the foreign exchange markets has turned the eyes of investors and those interested in the economy toward the rates. Closely following the developments is becoming important.

News Source: 12punto