YEARLY HIGH
0.0267 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 MRO

2018 IDR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0267 was down 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0277, 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 267,119 MRO
2017 Average 269,030 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 135,746 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,373.30 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0268
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to MRO 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0109 MRO (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MRO (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0248).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0265
2017 Avg (January) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0267 0.0261 0.0265
February 0.0265 0.0259 0.0262
March 0.0259 0.0258 0.0258
April 0.0259 0.0256 0.0258
May 0.0256 0.0251 0.0253
June 0.0257 0.0250 0.0254
July 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249
August 0.0249 0.0248 0.0249
September 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
October 0.0244 0.0136 0.0229
November 0.0249 0.0236 0.0243
December 0.0250 0.0244 0.0246