YEARLY HIGH
110.5145 IDR
YEARLY LOW
88.2429 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.9365 IDR

2018 LRD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 110.5145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 88.2429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2716 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.7310 to the December average rate of 92.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 110.5145 was down 25.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.1198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 552,572 IDR
2017 Average 649,558 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 441,215 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,357.78 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

109.1525
90.4529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 104.4495, compared to 93.4236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.4495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.4236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 6.5538 IDR (High: 94.7967 / Low: 88.2429). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8500 IDR (High: 105.3889 / Low: 104.5389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.5538
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.6378 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 107.5942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 141.5271), the exchange rate shifted by -33.9329 (-23.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 107.5942
2017 Avg (February) 141.5271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.2100 103.3168 105.7310
February 110.5145 104.5459 107.5942
March 105.3889 104.5389 104.9768
April 106.1758 104.3247 105.2798
May 107.0155 100.6264 104.8764
June 100.4819 94.8248 98.2386
July 94.7967 88.2429 92.0112
August 94.3467 92.7457 93.4054
September 93.5392 90.1364 93.0518
October 97.8351 93.7203 96.9607
November 96.5918 90.6452 92.9927
December 92.7957 90.3448 92.1196