YEARLY HIGH
266.6178 IDR
YEARLY LOW
165.9987 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.2012 IDR

2020 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 266.6178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 165.9987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.6190 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.9719 to the December average rate of 170.9713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 266.6178 was down 30.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 384.8413, 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 1,333,089 IDR
2019 Average 1,511,266 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 829,994 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 503,095.20 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

247.3841
164.0247
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 226.3928, compared to 190.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.3832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.3928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 41.6355 IDR (High: 266.6178 / Low: 224.9823). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1312 IDR (High: 207.0423 / Low: 200.9110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±41.6355
July Spread (Stable) ±6.1312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.5946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 240.3513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 344.7287), the exchange rate shifted by -104.3774 (-30.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 240.3513
2019 Avg (March) 344.7287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 233.3999 219.9765 228.9719
February 228.5147 221.6218 224.4099
March 266.6178 224.9823 240.3513
April 256.3264 226.6947 240.4375
May 229.9816 214.0076 219.8429
June 212.8540 201.2753 204.3434
July 207.0423 200.9110 203.5840
August 203.9133 196.6296 200.6260
September 201.4423 194.7861 197.3460
October 194.5888 186.2690 189.6678
November 186.7248 173.4798 177.8626
December 174.2447 165.9987 170.9713