YEARLY HIGH
0.1206 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1057 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1144 CDF

2018 IDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1194 to the December average rate of 0.1120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1206 was down 2.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1241, 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 1,206,436 CDF
2017 Average 1,089,757 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,056,744 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,692.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1206
0.1060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to CDF 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 0.1172, compared to 0.1117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0064 CDF (High: 0.1160 / Low: 0.1096). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 CDF (High: 0.1175 / Low: 0.1164).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+31.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1194
2017 Avg (January) 0.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1206 0.1152 0.1194
February 0.1200 0.1174 0.1186
March 0.1183 0.1166 0.1175
April 0.1175 0.1164 0.1170
May 0.1161 0.1139 0.1150
June 0.1166 0.1135 0.1155
July 0.1160 0.1096 0.1135
August 0.1145 0.1126 0.1135
September 0.1142 0.1127 0.1135
October 0.1120 0.1057 0.1072
November 0.1131 0.1075 0.1107
December 0.1140 0.1106 0.1120