YEARLY HIGH
12.6579 IDR
YEARLY LOW
11.2835 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1613 IDR

2026 ARS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 12.6579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 11.2835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3744 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6005 to the December average rate of 12.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.6579 was down 20.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.8687, 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 63,290 IDR
2025 Average 67,252 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 56,418 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,871.83 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.7102
11.4996
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 12.1699, compared to 12.1093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.7987 IDR (High: 12.3168 / Low: 11.5181). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2108 IDR (High: 12.6579 / Low: 12.4471).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7987
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2614 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 12.6093) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.2993), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6900 (-11.82%).

2026 Avg (May) 12.6093
2025 Avg (May) 14.2993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8829 11.2835 11.6005
February 12.3168 11.5181 11.9578
March 12.3771 11.8156 12.1180
April 12.6454 12.1454 12.3861
May 12.6579 12.4471 12.6093
June 12.6033 12.0768 12.3480
July 12.2796 11.9729 12.1093