YEARLY HIGH
0.1139 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0988 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1069 LBP

2018 IDR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.1139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1129 to the December average rate of 0.1040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1139 was down 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1151, 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 1,138,911 LBP
2017 Average 1,127,768 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 987,620 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,290.58 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1143
0.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to LBP 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 0.1100, compared to 0.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 LBP (High: 0.1054 / Low: 0.1000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LBP (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.1048).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1129
2017 Avg (January) 0.1128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1139 0.1112 0.1129
February 0.1128 0.1102 0.1115
March 0.1108 0.1097 0.1101
April 0.1104 0.1087 0.1096
May 0.1093 0.1066 0.1078
June 0.1095 0.1062 0.1081
July 0.1068 0.1049 0.1059
August 0.1064 0.1051 0.1056
September 0.1057 0.1048 0.1051
October 0.1038 0.0988 0.0996
November 0.1054 0.1000 0.1031
December 0.1060 0.1031 0.1040