YEARLY HIGH
315.8716 IDR
YEARLY LOW
283.0215 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.2230 IDR

2017 GMD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 315.8716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 283.0215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8501 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.0070 to the December average rate of 285.1329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 315.8716 was down 10.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 353.9243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,579,358 IDR
2016 Average 1,586,324 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,415,107 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,250.58 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

309.1944
282.9455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 296.6306, compared to 287.8154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.6306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.8154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 13.2528 IDR (High: 315.8716 / Low: 302.6188). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2226 IDR (High: 285.6591 / Low: 284.4365).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.2528
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 5.3119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 307.0070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 351.1190), the exchange rate shifted by -44.1120 (-12.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 307.0070
2016 Avg (January) 351.1190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 315.8716 302.6188 307.0070
February 305.7492 298.0421 301.9262
March 300.5086 294.2510 298.3154
April 295.6398 292.5117 294.2602
May 293.0149 287.9594 288.9483
June 290.3065 287.7139 289.3268
July 291.1002 289.0332 289.8149
August 295.2818 287.9370 290.6352
September 292.6113 286.0276 288.9348
October 293.3954 283.8265 287.2123
November 286.2003 283.0215 285.1625
December 285.6591 284.4365 285.1329