YEARLY HIGH
1.5567 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1.2124 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4725 IDR

2021 LAK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3443 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5086 to the December average rate of 1.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5567 was down 18.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,783 IDR
2020 Average 8,025 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 6,062 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,721.53 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5704
1.2676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 1.5214, compared to 1.4236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1219 IDR (High: 1.3343 / Low: 1.2124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 IDR (High: 1.5567 / Low: 1.5340).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.5452) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2123 (-12.08%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.5452
2020 Avg (April) 1.7575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5216 1.4908 1.5086
February 1.5347 1.4895 1.5045
March 1.5503 1.5236 1.5346
April 1.5567 1.5340 1.5452
May 1.5389 1.4994 1.5182
June 1.5370 1.5008 1.5174
July 1.5406 1.5120 1.5243
August 1.5150 1.4882 1.5014
September 1.4902 1.4415 1.4733
October 1.4412 1.3803 1.4036
November 1.3908 1.3189 1.3461
December 1.3343 1.2124 1.2928