YEARLY HIGH
15322.7500 IDR
YEARLY LOW
13308.6667 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14164.2768 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,613,750 IDR
2017 Average 66,895,268 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 66,543,333 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,070,416.67 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15366.8296
13233.0507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13762.9718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14565.5818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±797.6850
September Spread (Stable) ±52.4025

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 519.6320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -519.6320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 15189.0147
2017 Avg (October) 13518.1729

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