YEARLY HIGH
8321.0091 IDR
YEARLY LOW
7178.6817 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7727.4115 IDR

2017 BAM to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8321.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 7178.6817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1142.3274 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7263.5446 to the December average rate of 8204.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8321.0091 was up 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 7838.6722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,605,046 IDR
2016 Average 37,633,318 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 35,893,409 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,711,637.03 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8298.7251
7165.7358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 7377.6017, compared to 8077.2212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 699.6194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7377.6017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8077.2212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 251.3486 IDR (High: 7657.4269 / Low: 7406.0782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 99.8834 IDR (High: 8154.1046 / Low: 8054.2212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±251.3486
September Spread (Stable) ±99.8834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.5292 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8204.3093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7223.7947), the exchange rate shifted by +980.5145 (+13.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 8204.3093
2016 Avg (December) 7223.7947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7362.5292 7179.5598 7263.5446
February 7381.4705 7199.6505 7260.1515
March 7392.7512 7178.6817 7293.4100
April 7429.0109 7190.2974 7283.9954
May 7657.4269 7406.0782 7530.8108
June 7792.8368 7565.1024 7633.6981
July 8002.6146 7754.1057 7860.1607
August 8157.1839 8001.0125 8058.4009
September 8154.1046 8054.2212 8105.7876
October 8185.6063 8056.5959 8124.5989
November 8222.1108 8003.5896 8110.0698
December 8321.0091 8138.3637 8204.3093