2018 BMD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BMD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BMD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 15322.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 13308.6667.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2014.0833 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13410.8656 to the December average rate of 14517.7400, 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 15322.7500 was up 12.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 13578.8580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BMD 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 13762.9718, compared to 14565.5818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 802.6100 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 797.6850 IDR (High: 15128.7000 / Low: 14331.0150). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.4025 IDR (High: 14428.4191 / Low: 14376.0166).
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 519.6320 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15189.0147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13518.1729), the exchange rate shifted by +1670.8418 (+12.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13563.4472 | 13308.6667 | 13410.8656 |
| February | 13723.4934 | 13411.4944 | 13582.3586 |
| March | 13785.9804 | 13723.9934 | 13760.5431 |
| April | 13882.4804 | 13757.3138 | 13802.3927 |
| May | 14181.2262 | 13910.0281 | 14036.9706 |
| June | 14220.3186 | 13853.1326 | 13984.7000 |
| July | 14340.6441 | 14210.2875 | 14276.0692 |
| August | 14388.9391 | 14294.8941 | 14333.8943 |
| September | 14428.4191 | 14376.0166 | 14407.3899 |
| October | 15322.7500 | 14582.8354 | 15189.0147 |
| November | 15128.7000 | 14331.0150 | 14669.3827 |
| December | 14621.2000 | 14279.0250 | 14517.7400 |