It was 1.29 to the dollar in 2005.
But Turks are used to raging inflation: (from Wiki)
“In December 2003, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey passed a law that allowed for redenomination by the removal of six zeros from the Turkish lira, and the creation of a new currency. It was introduced on 1 January 2005, replacing the previous Turkish lira (which remained valid in circulation until the end of 2005) at a rate of 1 second Turkish lira (ISO 4217 code “TRY”) = 1,000,000 first Turkish lira (ISO 4217 code “TRL”). “
Wow! Adjusted 1 to one million!
I did not know that. Thanks.