YEARLY HIGH
0.0438 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 SOS

2018 IDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0438 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0444, 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 437,762 SOS
2017 Average 432,821 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 377,622 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,139.96 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0437
0.0376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to SOS 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 0.0421, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 SOS (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0383). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SOS (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0401).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0432
2017 Avg (January) 0.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0438 0.0425 0.0432
February 0.0434 0.0424 0.0428
March 0.0425 0.0419 0.0422
April 0.0423 0.0413 0.0419
May 0.0417 0.0403 0.0411
June 0.0418 0.0407 0.0413
July 0.0407 0.0401 0.0405
August 0.0405 0.0402 0.0403
September 0.0403 0.0401 0.0401
October 0.0397 0.0378 0.0381
November 0.0404 0.0383 0.0395
December 0.0407 0.0397 0.0399