2018 LBP to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1254 IDR

YEARLY LOW

8.7803 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.3632 IDR

2018 LBP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 10.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 8.7803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3450 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8563 to the December average rate of 9.6202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1254 was up 12.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.0177, 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 50,627 IDR

2017 Average 44,337 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 43,902 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,725.16 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1612

8.7376

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 9.0939, compared to 9.6326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5168 IDR (High: 10.0016 / Low: 9.4848). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0823 IDR (High: 9.5461 / Low: 9.4638).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5168

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.0425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0967 (+12.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.0425

2017 Avg (October) 8.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.9911	8.7803	8.8563
February	9.0734	8.8658	8.9710
March	9.1117	9.0216	9.0838
April	9.1984	9.0619	9.1277
May	9.3849	9.1529	9.2755
June	9.4156	9.1308	9.2491
July	9.5335	9.3657	9.4432
August	9.5143	9.3996	9.4740
September	9.5461	9.4638	9.5178
October	10.1254	9.6356	10.0425
November	10.0016	9.4848	9.6976
December	9.6967	9.4301	9.6202