YEARLY HIGH
878.8343 IDR
YEARLY LOW
706.8089 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
810.6531 IDR

2017 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 878.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 706.8089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.0254 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 841.3437 to the December average rate of 765.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 878.8343 was down 17.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 1067.0844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,394,171 IDR
2016 Average 4,518,108 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,534,044 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 860,126.94 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

877.6973
754.8066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 849.9964, compared to 771.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.6866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 849.9964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 771.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 79.1759 IDR (High: 785.9848 / Low: 706.8089). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2412 IDR (High: 779.2436 / Low: 766.0025).

December Spread (Volatile) ±79.1759
October Spread (Stable) ±13.2412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 49.1593 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.1593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 867.4564) against the same month in 2016 (average: 915.2567), the exchange rate shifted by -47.8003 (-5.22%).

2017 Avg (April) 867.4564
2016 Avg (April) 915.2567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 849.9546 835.5319 841.3437
February 867.1234 844.4680 856.3894
March 873.9675 852.3229 859.9094
April 878.8343 857.7722 867.4564
May 871.1933 822.3538 848.4095
June 837.8101 801.7168 826.4698
July 809.4144 747.3223 777.3105
August 782.6303 751.7736 765.9861
September 780.2942 760.5324 772.0276
October 779.2436 766.0025 774.5375
November 781.5339 765.3670 772.9496
December 785.9848 706.8089 765.0475