YEARLY HIGH
9.0177 IDR
YEARLY LOW
8.6912 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8670 IDR

2017 LBP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 9.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 8.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8656 to the December average rate of 8.9392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.0177 was down 2.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,088 IDR
2016 Average 44,071 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 43,456 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.53 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.9588
8.8033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 8.8411, compared to 8.8929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.2698 IDR (High: 8.9610 / Low: 8.6912). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1120 IDR (High: 8.8794 / Low: 8.7673).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2698
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.9392) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.8893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0499 (+0.56%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.9392
2016 Avg (December) 8.8893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9708 8.7735 8.8656
February 8.8968 8.7284 8.8384
March 8.9526 8.7896 8.8682
April 8.8595 8.7363 8.8165
May 8.8794 8.7673 8.8292
June 8.8837 8.7478 8.8289
July 8.9681 8.8344 8.8658
August 8.9284 8.7497 8.8594
September 8.9610 8.6912 8.8163
October 8.9871 8.8645 8.9459
November 8.9958 8.8363 8.9311
December 9.0177 8.8688 8.9392