YEARLY HIGH
7661.3750 IDR
YEARLY LOW
6654.3333 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7082.1384 IDR

2018 BBD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 7661.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 6654.3333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1007.0417 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6705.4328 to the December average rate of 7258.8700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7661.3750 was up 12.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 6789.4290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,306,875 IDR
2017 Average 33,447,678 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 33,271,667 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,035,208.33 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7683.4148
6616.5253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 6881.4859, compared to 7282.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 401.3050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6881.4859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7282.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 398.8425 IDR (High: 7564.3500 / Low: 7165.5075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.2013 IDR (High: 7214.2095 / Low: 7188.0083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±398.8425
September Spread (Stable) ±26.2013

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 259.8160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -259.8160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 7594.5073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6759.0864), the exchange rate shifted by +835.4209 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 7594.5073
2017 Avg (October) 6759.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6781.7236 6654.3333 6705.4328
February 6861.7467 6705.7472 6791.1793
March 6892.9902 6861.9967 6880.2716
April 6941.2402 6878.6569 6901.1963
May 7090.6131 6955.0141 7018.4853
June 7110.1593 6926.5663 6992.3500
July 7170.3220 7105.1438 7138.0346
August 7194.4695 7147.4470 7166.9472
September 7214.2095 7188.0083 7203.6950
October 7661.3750 7291.4177 7594.5073
November 7564.3500 7165.5075 7334.6913
December 7310.6000 7139.5125 7258.8700