2018 LRD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |