YEARLY HIGH
2485.7742 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1911.1639 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2106.9175 IDR

2020 BOB to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 2485.7742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1911.1639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 574.6104 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1984.0747 to the December average rate of 2047.4917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2485.7742 was up 18.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 2099.9347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,428,871 IDR
2019 Average 10,227,286 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 9,555,819 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,873,051.90 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2315.0039
1953.9902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 2111.4904, compared to 2102.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2111.4904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2102.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 467.9033 IDR (High: 2485.7742 / Low: 2017.8709). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.9224 IDR (High: 2062.4013 / Low: 2027.4789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±467.9033
December Spread (Stable) ±34.9224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 132.5443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -132.5443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2203.4061) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2058.3778), the exchange rate shifted by +145.0282 (+7.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 2203.4061
2019 Avg (March) 2058.3778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2015.9959 1911.1639 1984.0747
February 2027.0152 1972.7168 1988.3976
March 2485.7742 2017.8709 2203.4061
April 2413.7062 2197.0503 2284.9194
May 2238.3722 2119.7696 2152.3751
June 2115.2954 2023.4369 2055.7695
July 2142.8563 2063.4835 2102.9681
August 2160.8954 2098.5633 2127.6666
September 2181.6143 2122.4977 2147.4756
October 2150.5335 2109.7682 2129.3975
November 2119.9045 2032.5877 2059.0681
December 2062.4013 2027.4789 2047.4917