2018 BRL to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4281.5579 IDR

YEARLY LOW

3418.5985 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3896.3482 IDR

2018 BRL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 4281.5579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 3418.5985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 862.9594 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4180.7457 to the December average rate of 3731.5471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4281.5579 was down 1.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 4362.4475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 107,038,947 IDR

2017 Average 104,807,798 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 85,464,963 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,573,983.91 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4264.5784

3448.2043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 4030.2074, compared to 3762.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 267.7184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4030.2074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3762.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 552.0677 IDR (High: 4181.6250 / Low: 3629.5573). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 89.7905 IDR (High: 3784.6141 / Low: 3694.8236).

October Spread (Volatile) ±552.0677

December Spread (Stable) ±89.7905

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 184.7140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -184.7140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4196.5473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4272.3747), the exchange rate shifted by -75.8274 (-1.77%).

2018 Avg (March) 4196.5473

2017 Avg (March) 4272.3747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4247.0898	4094.6132	4180.7457
February	4236.2432	4134.9766	4182.4635
March	4281.5579	4135.5563	4196.5473
April	4164.4711	3954.3183	4051.3897
May	3969.7368	3735.6397	3866.6757
June	3760.2548	3553.8772	3703.4226
July	3879.1681	3627.3934	3739.1425
August	3867.1696	3467.3780	3659.8993
September	3594.9122	3418.5985	3516.2355
October	4181.6250	3629.5573	4043.2678
November	4092.7093	3675.5211	3884.8418
December	3784.6141	3694.8236	3731.5471