2017 MDL to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MDL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MDL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 795.6301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 658.5957.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.0343 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 666.3235 to the December average rate of 788.8487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 795.6301 was up 13.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 703.4446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MDL 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 691.8061, compared to 762.4790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.6729 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 41.3947 IDR (High: 733.7939 / Low: 692.3992). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6253 IDR (High: 739.5460 / Low: 732.9207).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0464 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 788.8487) against the same month in 2016 (average: 666.6231), the exchange rate shifted by +122.2256 (+18.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 676.6123 | 658.5957 | 666.3235 |
| February | 672.9148 | 665.0296 | 668.6994 |
| March | 686.2515 | 666.1919 | 678.0504 |
| April | 692.9850 | 683.5979 | 688.6689 |
| May | 733.7939 | 692.3992 | 718.4002 |
| June | 737.7177 | 725.3920 | 730.6939 |
| July | 739.5460 | 732.9207 | 736.6443 |
| August | 751.9869 | 739.7833 | 746.8086 |
| September | 766.9642 | 742.2343 | 752.9888 |
| October | 785.5548 | 763.9441 | 776.3149 |
| November | 788.8075 | 764.4402 | 773.2685 |
| December | 795.6301 | 784.2789 | 788.8487 |