2018 BAM to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9142.4608 IDR

YEARLY LOW

8210.3241 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

8556.2132 IDR

2018 BAM to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 9142.4608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8210.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 932.1367 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8357.5730 to the December average rate of 8448.5287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9142.4608 was up 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 8321.0091, 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 45,712,304 IDR

2017 Average 38,653,193 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 41,051,620 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,660,683.56 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8981.5233

8290.7483

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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 8520.6857, compared to 8591.7408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8520.6857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8591.7408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 567.2767 IDR (High: 8897.2136 / Low: 8329.9369). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 146.6436 IDR (High: 8663.3674 / Low: 8516.7239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±567.2767

February Spread (Stable) ±146.6436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 373.9484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -373.9484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8923.9587) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8124.5989), the exchange rate shifted by +799.3598 (+9.84%).

2018 Avg (October) 8923.9587

2017 Avg (October) 8124.5989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8536.9425	8210.3241	8357.5730
February	8663.3674	8516.7239	8578.0133
March	8733.1864	8549.3471	8675.4064
April	8740.4300	8573.4724	8672.9725
May	8588.3924	8269.8279	8491.8359
June	8467.1065	8246.6374	8348.3129
July	8742.7621	8472.4362	8550.3186
August	8604.7081	8299.5655	8465.7543
September	8787.1937	8523.6764	8611.8744
October	9142.4608	8656.1611	8923.9587
November	8897.2136	8329.9369	8550.0103
December	8534.6689	8268.9089	8448.5287