YEARLY HIGH
9343.9041 IDR
YEARLY LOW
7449.3999 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8481.0560 IDR

2020 BAM to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 9343.9041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 7449.3999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1894.5042 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7789.3400 to the December average rate of 8783.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9343.9041 was up 10.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 8431.6352, 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 46,719,521 IDR
2019 Average 40,465,924 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 37,247,000 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,472,520.88 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9069.9478
7542.7574
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 8205.0449, compared to 8757.0672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 552.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8205.0449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8757.0672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1504.3678 IDR (High: 9343.9041 / Low: 7839.5363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 211.7643 IDR (High: 8920.8438 / Low: 8709.0795).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1504.3678
October Spread (Stable) ±211.7643

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 475.2743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -475.2743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8575.8011) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8221.0591), the exchange rate shifted by +354.7420 (+4.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 8575.8011
2019 Avg (March) 8221.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7955.5946 7449.3999 7789.3400
February 7855.9936 7540.6802 7670.0232
March 9343.9041 7839.5363 8575.8011
April 9190.7747 8423.3533 8749.6465
May 8524.7124 8161.5500 8274.3722
June 8371.1753 8026.0007 8171.0862
July 8909.8178 8161.6150 8497.3115
August 9089.9123 8732.9720 8880.4219
September 9117.6985 8839.7955 8942.6820
October 8920.8438 8709.0795 8845.4115
November 8736.0490 8466.8486 8592.8287
December 8868.5989 8640.4681 8783.7473