YEARLY HIGH
8512.6578 IDR
YEARLY LOW
7429.8375 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7901.8609 IDR

2018 AWG to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 8512.6578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 7429.8375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1082.8203 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7490.2300 to the December average rate of 8064.5829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8512.6578 was up 12.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 7593.8261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,563,289 IDR
2017 Average 37,261,895 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 37,149,187 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,414,101.63 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8532.2315
7395.5026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 7696.9574, compared to 8106.7644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 409.8070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7696.9574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8106.7644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 440.7786 IDR (High: 8402.4713 / Low: 7961.6927). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.5144 IDR (High: 7739.6809 / Low: 7683.1665).

November Spread (Volatile) ±440.7786
March Spread (Stable) ±56.5144

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 288.9029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -288.9029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8437.5041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7550.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +886.9713 (+11.75%).

2018 Avg (October) 8437.5041
2017 Avg (October) 7550.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7577.3617 7429.8375 7490.2300
February 7677.4788 7487.2432 7584.2338
March 7739.6809 7683.1665 7708.8632
April 7771.8705 7688.3271 7729.0624
May 7924.6731 7778.9231 7849.1958
June 7954.0587 7744.8320 7820.1593
July 8015.9843 7949.1693 7981.0196
August 8027.3245 7970.7897 7996.2433
September 8049.3497 7978.1707 8012.6353
October 8512.6578 8101.5932 8437.5041
November 8402.4713 7961.6927 8148.6013
December 8122.9069 7932.8093 8064.5829