2018 AUD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 10900.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10145.5523.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 754.4565 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10667.9800 to the December average rate of 10393.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10900.0089 was up 1.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 10727.0294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD 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 10611.8755, compared to 10543.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.8479 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 435.9588 IDR (High: 10900.0089 / Low: 10464.0500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 224.6367 IDR (High: 10808.7357 / Low: 10584.0990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 239.9339 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10633.8317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10301.6075), the exchange rate shifted by +332.2243 (+3.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10860.1877 | 10507.4687 | 10667.9800 |
| February | 10808.7357 | 10584.0990 | 10685.8630 |
| March | 10840.1399 | 10548.3450 | 10673.3143 |
| April | 10730.2832 | 10446.1366 | 10599.4671 |
| May | 10746.3657 | 10417.6634 | 10567.5167 |
| June | 10618.3483 | 10295.9058 | 10477.1117 |
| July | 10670.7700 | 10443.5863 | 10572.7427 |
| August | 10618.1708 | 10337.9955 | 10502.0730 |
| September | 10508.1935 | 10235.6617 | 10370.1173 |
| October | 10858.3670 | 10540.3103 | 10785.5031 |
| November | 10900.0089 | 10464.0500 | 10633.8317 |
| December | 10558.2543 | 10145.5523 | 10393.8979 |