2017 GMD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |