2021 ARS to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 166.9931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 138.5276.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4656 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.7003 to the December average rate of 140.6592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 166.9931 was down 37.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 266.6178, 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 2021.
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 156.7197, compared to 145.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6797 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 6.2641 IDR (High: 166.9931 / Low: 160.7291). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2488 IDR (High: 145.7612 / Low: 144.5124).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 163.7003) against the same month in 2020 (average: 228.9719), the exchange rate shifted by -65.2716 (-28.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 166.9931 | 160.7291 | 163.7003 |
| February | 160.0909 | 157.0011 | 158.4917 |
| March | 159.4627 | 156.8286 | 158.1193 |
| April | 158.4562 | 154.4989 | 156.9459 |
| May | 154.5992 | 150.5951 | 152.2326 |
| June | 152.3781 | 149.1711 | 150.8285 |
| July | 152.5847 | 149.5070 | 150.8004 |
| August | 149.5211 | 145.7987 | 148.0597 |
| September | 145.7612 | 144.5124 | 145.1891 |
| October | 145.0871 | 141.8519 | 143.1185 |
| November | 144.2651 | 141.4521 | 142.4132 |
| December | 143.6582 | 138.5276 | 140.6592 |