YEARLY HIGH
213.1563 IDR
YEARLY LOW
197.8304 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.2423 IDR

2018 INR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 213.1563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 197.8304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3260 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.7166 to the December average rate of 205.2405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 213.1563 was up 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 212.3242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,289,085 IDR
2017 Average 51,396,469 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 49,457,591 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,831,494.23 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

212.7664
198.5923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to IDR 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 209.5684, compared to 204.9163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.5684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.9163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 9.5360 IDR (High: 208.3014 / Low: 198.7653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9431 IDR (High: 212.5416 / Low: 210.5985).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.5360
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.3625 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 210.7166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.3443), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3723 (+7.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 210.7166
2017 Avg (January) 196.3443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.1563 209.2767 210.7166
February 212.8653 209.1203 210.7381
March 212.5416 210.5985 211.5852
April 212.2809 207.0340 210.1881
May 209.8003 204.7597 207.8727
June 207.7270 204.5183 206.3098
July 208.6539 206.6071 207.8795
August 209.2545 202.4786 206.1360
September 202.5752 197.8304 199.7735
October 208.3014 198.7653 206.2623
November 206.3395 200.3423 204.2058
December 208.3299 201.3944 205.2405