2018 BBD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |