YEARLY HIGH
309.7649 IDR
YEARLY LOW
274.0186 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.5699 IDR

2018 DOP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 309.7649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 274.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7463 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.5557 to the December average rate of 288.1218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 309.7649 was up 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 290.7243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,548,824 IDR
2017 Average 1,413,479 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,370,093 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,731.43 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

306.9147
273.7957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 279.6062, compared to 291.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.6062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.5336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.4517 IDR (High: 309.7649 / Low: 292.3132). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2068 IDR (High: 288.1739 / Low: 286.9671).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.4517
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2068

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 10.6614 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 304.1548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 283.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4490 (+7.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 304.1548
2017 Avg (October) 283.7058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 280.9088 274.0186 276.5557
February 280.6391 275.4184 277.6376
March 280.4879 277.5585 278.7263
April 280.4825 278.0782 278.9379
May 286.7501 280.6799 283.4148
June 287.4911 278.5874 282.3650
July 288.7438 286.7178 287.5853
August 288.1739 286.9671 287.6220
September 289.9344 287.0324 288.2243
October 309.7649 292.3132 304.1548
November 301.8305 286.3626 293.4934
December 290.8468 284.0047 288.1218