YEARLY HIGH
220.8300 IDR
YEARLY LOW
186.3183 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.9283 IDR

2018 HTG to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 220.8300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 186.3183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5117 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.9252 to the December average rate of 190.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 220.8300 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.7071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,104,150 IDR
2017 Average 1,030,804 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 931,592 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,558.42 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

219.8078
188.2531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 212.6437, compared to 207.2130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.6437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.2130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 16.0911 IDR (High: 210.4563 / Low: 194.3652). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2069 IDR (High: 214.5880 / Low: 212.3811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.0911
March Spread (Stable) ±2.2069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.8546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 217.1783) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.7750), the exchange rate shifted by +23.4033 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (May) 217.1783
2017 Avg (May) 193.7750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.7073 204.6085 207.9252
February 213.6631 208.7257 211.7485
March 214.5880 212.3811 213.4845
April 214.7973 212.0149 213.0537
May 220.8300 213.9140 217.1783
June 216.6627 209.8036 212.4719
July 219.6967 211.4667 215.0020
August 215.9287 206.8484 212.8143
September 209.0797 206.5058 207.6566
October 219.0276 208.8735 214.8886
November 210.4563 194.3652 202.0340
December 195.4705 186.3183 190.8827