YEARLY HIGH
73.6671 IDR
YEARLY LOW
37.4365 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9326 IDR

2018 MRO to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 73.6671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 37.4365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2306 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7897 to the December average rate of 40.6659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.6671 was up 92.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.3571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368,335 IDR
2017 Average 185,891 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 187,182 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,152.96 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.1964
37.1164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 38.7141, compared to 41.1511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.1511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 32.7615 IDR (High: 73.6671 / Low: 40.9056). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1986 IDR (High: 40.3052 / Low: 40.1065).

October Spread (Volatile) ±32.7615
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 3.4323 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 44.5230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.4465), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0765 (+18.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 44.5230
2017 Avg (October) 37.4465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.2847 37.4365 37.7897
February 38.5491 37.7257 38.2179
March 38.8337 38.5505 38.6901
April 39.0802 38.6456 38.8245
May 39.8713 39.0731 39.4567
June 40.0009 38.9406 39.3059
July 40.2827 39.8606 40.0945
August 40.3052 40.1065 40.1946
September 40.4607 40.2257 40.3380
October 73.6671 40.9056 44.5230
November 42.3773 40.1429 41.0907
December 40.9557 39.9973 40.6659