YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 BTN

2018 IDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0050 was down 1.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0051, 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 50,460 BTN
2017 Average 48,639 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 46,950 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,509.35 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0050
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to BTN 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 BTN (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BTN (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0047).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0050
2017 Avg (September) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
February 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
March 0.0047 0.0047 0.0047
April 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
May 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
July 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
August 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
September 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
December 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049