2017 ARS to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |