YEARLY HIGH
1.6933 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1.4775 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5649 IDR

2018 GNF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.4775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2158 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4888 to the December average rate of 1.5858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6933 was up 11.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,467 IDR
2017 Average 7,335 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 7,387 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,079.20 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6908
1.4704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 1.5266, compared to 1.6033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1044 IDR (High: 1.6655 / Low: 1.5611). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 IDR (High: 1.5309 / Low: 1.5230).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.6724) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1673 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.6724
2017 Avg (October) 1.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5058 1.4775 1.4888
February 1.5248 1.4889 1.5079
March 1.5309 1.5230 1.5276
April 1.5389 1.5241 1.5302
May 1.5748 1.5390 1.5569
June 1.5753 1.5331 1.5482
July 1.5875 1.5686 1.5775
August 1.6047 1.5733 1.5843
September 1.5948 1.5800 1.5892
October 1.6933 1.6078 1.6724
November 1.6655 1.5611 1.6103
December 1.6011 1.5632 1.5858