YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 JPY

2018 IDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0084 was down 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0088, 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 84,245 JPY
2017 Average 83,821 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 73,468 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,777.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0084
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to JPY 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 JPY (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JPY (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0083
2017 Avg (January) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
February 0.0082 0.0078 0.0079
March 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
April 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
May 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
June 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
July 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
September 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0078 0.0073 0.0074
November 0.0079 0.0075 0.0077
December 0.0080 0.0076 0.0077