YEARLY HIGH
0.6768 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.5906 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6396 GNF

2018 IDR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.6768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.5906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0863 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6717 to the December average rate of 0.6306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6768 was down 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7150, 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 6,768,209 GNF
2017 Average 6,820,014 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,905,506 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,702.55 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6791
0.5906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to GNF 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 0.6552, compared to 0.6240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0401 GNF (High: 0.6406 / Low: 0.6004). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GNF (High: 0.6566 / Low: 0.6532).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6717) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-4.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6717
2017 Avg (January) 0.7007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6768 0.6641 0.6717
February 0.6717 0.6558 0.6632
March 0.6566 0.6532 0.6546
April 0.6561 0.6498 0.6535
May 0.6498 0.6350 0.6423
June 0.6523 0.6348 0.6460
July 0.6375 0.6299 0.6339
August 0.6356 0.6232 0.6312
September 0.6329 0.6270 0.6293
October 0.6220 0.5906 0.5980
November 0.6406 0.6004 0.6211
December 0.6397 0.6246 0.6306