YEARLY HIGH
0.0029 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0020 ARS

2018 IDR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0014 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 83.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0029 was up 102.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,624 ARS
2017 Average 12,375 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 13,595 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,029.05 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0028
0.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to ARS 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 ARS (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0019). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ARS (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0015).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+106.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0027
2017 Avg (September) 0.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
February 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
March 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
April 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
May 0.0018 0.0015 0.0017
June 0.0020 0.0018 0.0019
July 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
August 0.0027 0.0019 0.0021
September 0.0029 0.0026 0.0027
October 0.0027 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0027 0.0024 0.0025
December 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026