YEARLY HIGH
228.6750 IDR
YEARLY LOW
187.8907 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.6964 IDR

2018 AFN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 228.6750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 187.8907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7843 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.1665 to the December average rate of 192.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 228.6750 was up 12.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 202.5384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,143,375 IDR
2017 Average 984,728 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 939,454 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,921.45 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

201.3963
191.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 195.9491, compared to 195.4438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.9491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.4438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 39.4858 IDR (High: 228.6750 / Low: 189.1892). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3506 IDR (High: 198.8745 / Low: 197.5239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±39.4858
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.6364 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 194.9114) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.8530), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9416 (-0.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 194.9114
2017 Avg (November) 196.8530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.0467 190.0041 192.1665
February 197.7808 193.0725 195.8398
March 198.8745 197.5239 198.1152
April 198.5952 196.1001 197.2279
May 199.6445 194.5254 197.4894
June 196.7233 193.2077 194.8560
July 200.1989 193.4845 195.9194
August 198.2925 195.2561 197.0833
September 195.7454 189.3485 192.1380
October 203.0152 192.8470 200.5478
November 228.6750 189.1892 194.9114
December 195.0032 187.8907 192.0626