YEARLY HIGH
0.4256 PYG
YEARLY LOW
0.3853 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4049 PYG

2018 IDR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.4256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4210 to the December average rate of 0.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4256 was down 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4360, 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 4,256,307 PYG
2017 Average 4,210,498 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 3,853,311 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402,995.77 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4239
0.3888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to PYG 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 0.4075, compared to 0.4023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0190 PYG (High: 0.4148 / Low: 0.3958). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 PYG (High: 0.4024 / Low: 0.3979).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4210) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-1.92%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4210
2017 Avg (January) 0.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4256 0.4112 0.4210
February 0.4223 0.4060 0.4122
March 0.4054 0.3956 0.4011
April 0.4037 0.3986 0.4017
May 0.4111 0.3962 0.4015
June 0.4148 0.4003 0.4073
July 0.4024 0.3979 0.4005
August 0.4070 0.4009 0.4024
September 0.4091 0.4039 0.4063
October 0.4041 0.3853 0.3918
November 0.4148 0.3958 0.4049
December 0.4160 0.4049 0.4082