YEARLY HIGH
3.0685 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2.6268 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8698 IRR

2018 IDR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 3.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.6268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4417 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6877 to the December average rate of 2.9108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0685 was up 16.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6286, 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 30,685,234 IRR
2017 Average 24,699,823 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 26,268,335 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,416,899.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0659
2.6533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to IRR 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 2.7965, compared to 2.9430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3710 IRR (High: 3.0313 / Low: 2.6603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 IRR (High: 3.0029 / Low: 2.9917).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3710
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.1965 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 3.0315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5869 (+24.01%).

2018 Avg (July) 3.0315
2017 Avg (July) 2.4446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7637 2.6268 2.6877
February 2.7555 2.7114 2.7289
March 2.7329 2.7151 2.7250
April 2.7352 2.6979 2.7178
May 3.0313 2.6603 2.8906
June 3.0452 2.9958 3.0292
July 3.0685 2.9924 3.0315
August 3.0679 2.9997 3.0225
September 3.0029 2.9917 2.9962
October 2.9599 2.7734 2.7997
November 2.9654 2.8090 2.8973
December 2.9761 2.8869 2.9108