YEARLY HIGH
9027.9074 IDR
YEARLY LOW
8217.5664 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8547.9378 IDR

2018 BGN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 9027.9074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8217.5664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 810.3410 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8365.3217 to the December average rate of 8444.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9027.9074 was up 8.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 8320.7997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,139,537 IDR
2017 Average 38,663,441 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 41,087,832 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,051,705.13 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8977.5469
8291.8727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 8519.3493, compared to 8576.5263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.1770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8519.3493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8576.5263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 538.2694 IDR (High: 8822.4283 / Low: 8284.1589). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 124.5727 IDR (High: 8586.6818 / Low: 8462.1092).

November Spread (Volatile) ±538.2694
July Spread (Stable) ±124.5727

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 397.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -397.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8920.4073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8121.7597), the exchange rate shifted by +798.6477 (+9.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 8920.4073
2017 Avg (October) 8121.7597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8505.5037 8217.5664 8365.3217
February 8686.2576 8501.5916 8576.7544
March 8757.3217 8599.5591 8675.6572
April 8730.5436 8565.8473 8661.4082
May 8586.8446 8273.9216 8487.9425
June 8491.3032 8264.9400 8349.0122
July 8586.6818 8462.1092 8533.1376
August 8596.3339 8319.7360 8455.9874
September 8669.2273 8507.1169 8582.2332
October 9027.9074 8631.9971 8920.4073
November 8822.4283 8284.1589 8523.3809
December 8518.4419 8267.7129 8444.0115