YEARLY HIGH
1182.3447 IDR
YEARLY LOW
923.5068 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1075.5141 IDR

2018 LSL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1182.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 923.5068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.8379 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1100.5941 to the December average rate of 1018.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1182.3447 was up 7.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1103.4322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,911,724 IDR
2017 Average 5,030,291 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,617,534 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,294,189.35 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1178.9225
959.4408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1120.9838, compared to 1030.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.9393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1120.9838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1030.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 99.6358 IDR (High: 1083.0415 / Low: 983.4057). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.2746 IDR (High: 1050.5950 / Low: 1025.3204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±99.6358
November Spread (Stable) ±25.2746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 63.3685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.3685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1147.9775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1009.3273), the exchange rate shifted by +138.6503 (+13.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 1147.9775
2017 Avg (February) 1009.3273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1131.4241 1077.2793 1100.5941
February 1182.3447 1116.6744 1147.9775
March 1180.5113 1147.3735 1160.6323
April 1163.9226 1112.6477 1141.3034
May 1138.0812 1100.8293 1119.3819
June 1102.3851 1015.9605 1056.0134
July 1090.5272 1027.6112 1064.8290
August 1083.0415 983.4057 1033.0683
September 1022.6252 923.5068 977.7309
October 1064.7917 1025.7052 1045.4233
November 1050.5950 1025.3204 1041.1436
December 1045.3930 999.2289 1018.0716