2018 ETB to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

552.3098 IDR

YEARLY LOW

484.2962 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

511.8553 IDR

2018 ETB to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 552.3098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 484.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.0137 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 488.5273 to the December average rate of 514.8749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 552.3098 was down 8.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 601.2898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,761,549 IDR

2017 Average 2,804,200 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,421,481 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340,068.41 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

550.4482

482.8981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 500.4355, compared to 523.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.8395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 500.4355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 523.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 31.5391 IDR (High: 541.3582 / Low: 509.8191). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9513 IDR (High: 503.1490 / Low: 498.1976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.5391

March Spread (Stable) ±4.9513

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 20.8518 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 544.8191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 524.8666), the exchange rate shifted by +19.9524 (+3.80%).

2018 Avg (October) 544.8191

2017 Avg (October) 524.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	495.7094	484.2962	488.5273
February	498.3576	486.6290	493.8777
March	503.1490	498.1976	500.4052
April	505.4944	499.2798	502.2645
May	515.6810	505.0415	510.0940
June	516.1045	501.9647	507.4443
July	523.1433	514.5795	517.8030
August	521.4945	515.7164	518.5989
September	522.9039	515.1624	519.5869
October	552.3098	524.4165	544.8191
November	541.3582	509.8191	523.9673
December	521.3267	507.3590	514.8749