YEARLY HIGH
1616.6400 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1434.0490 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1508.7672 IDR

2018 MAD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1616.6400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1434.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.5910 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1449.4558 to the December average rate of 1521.9922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1616.6400 was up 11.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1451.0697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,083,200 IDR
2017 Average 6,899,591 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 7,170,245 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912,954.91 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1616.8202
1434.2409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 1481.1036, compared to 1536.4307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.3271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1481.1036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1536.4307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 83.8405 IDR (High: 1588.6485 / Low: 1504.8080). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.7074 IDR (High: 1507.1871 / Low: 1491.4796).

November Spread (Volatile) ±83.8405
April Spread (Stable) ±15.7074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 59.3559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.3559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1601.6053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1430.7966), the exchange rate shifted by +170.8087 (+11.94%).

2018 Avg (October) 1601.6053
2017 Avg (October) 1430.7966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1463.1860 1434.0490 1449.4558
February 1491.9568 1468.5969 1477.8259
March 1507.1147 1487.7764 1498.2816
April 1507.1871 1491.4796 1498.2267
May 1501.9420 1464.1496 1490.1037
June 1499.3959 1459.6777 1472.7281
July 1518.4674 1498.4116 1509.4511
August 1529.6592 1497.8044 1511.6156
September 1542.5385 1522.8444 1531.6708
October 1616.6400 1545.1273 1601.6053
November 1588.6485 1504.8080 1542.2494
December 1536.4519 1500.3493 1521.9922