YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 JMD

2018 IDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0096 was down 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0099, 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 95,645 JMD
2017 Average 95,913 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 84,288 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,356.69 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095
0.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to JMD 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 JMD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0092).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0095
2017 Avg (August) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
February 0.0093 0.0092 0.0093
March 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
April 0.0092 0.0090 0.0090
May 0.0091 0.0089 0.0089
June 0.0095 0.0092 0.0093
July 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
August 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
September 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
October 0.0092 0.0084 0.0087
November 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
December 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088