2018 BWP to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1452.7607 IDR

YEARLY LOW

1307.0210 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1390.4107 IDR

2018 BWP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1452.7607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1307.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.7397 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1376.3937 to the December average rate of 1357.4352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1452.7607 was up 5.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1381.4391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,263,803 IDR

2017 Average 6,468,765 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 6,535,105 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,698.35 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1448.7801

1325.4596

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1407.9250, compared to 1372.8964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1407.9250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1372.8964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 74.7019 IDR (High: 1392.8475 / Low: 1318.1456). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5162 IDR (High: 1452.7607 / Low: 1429.2445).

August Spread (Volatile) ±74.7019

March Spread (Stable) ±23.5162

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 46.8116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.8116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1438.5034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1291.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +147.3479 (+11.41%).

2018 Avg (March) 1438.5034

2017 Avg (March) 1291.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1404.5856	1358.3619	1376.3937
February	1443.2077	1399.9239	1421.2060
March	1452.7607	1429.2445	1438.5034
April	1439.4522	1409.4452	1428.5851
May	1427.8564	1396.3521	1414.8368
June	1390.2187	1336.7380	1368.0252
July	1399.9614	1362.1323	1385.4393
August	1392.8475	1318.1456	1356.1035
September	1365.1436	1307.0210	1335.7363
October	1436.9781	1371.2266	1423.5064
November	1403.5194	1360.9731	1379.1578
December	1374.1207	1345.3769	1357.4352