YEARLY HIGH
0.1331 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1159 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1256 BIF

2018 IDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.1331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1315 to the December average rate of 0.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1331 was down 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1331, 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 1,330,712 BIF
2017 Average 1,287,630 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,158,870 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,842.05 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1328
0.1166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to BIF 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 0.1285, compared to 0.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0082 BIF (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1185). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BIF (High: 0.1240 / Low: 0.1227).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+4.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1315
2017 Avg (January) 0.1257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1331 0.1293 0.1315
February 0.1319 0.1291 0.1299
March 0.1294 0.1274 0.1284
April 0.1295 0.1271 0.1284
May 0.1277 0.1242 0.1262
June 0.1287 0.1244 0.1268
July 0.1252 0.1230 0.1241
August 0.1248 0.1229 0.1239
September 0.1240 0.1227 0.1233
October 0.1220 0.1159 0.1179
November 0.1267 0.1185 0.1227
December 0.1263 0.1229 0.1245