YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 RUB

2018 IDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0049 was up 7.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0045, 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 48,988 RUB
2017 Average 43,585 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 40,805 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,182.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0047
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to RUB 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 RUB (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0042).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January 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 (September 2018: 0.0047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+8.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0047
2017 Avg (September) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
February 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
April 0.0046 0.0042 0.0044
May 0.0046 0.0043 0.0044
June 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
August 0.0048 0.0044 0.0046
September 0.0049 0.0045 0.0047
October 0.0045 0.0043 0.0043
November 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045
December 0.0048 0.0045 0.0047