YEARLY HIGH
811.0554 IDR
YEARLY LOW
668.8796 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
737.4206 IDR

2018 MXN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 811.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 668.8796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.1758 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 709.3980 to the December average rate of 722.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 811.0554 was up 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 761.9444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,552,771 IDR
2017 Average 35,475,026 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 33,443,980 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,108,791.62 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

802.3868
679.8975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 722.9767, compared to 751.8644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.8877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 722.9767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 751.8644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 60.7426 IDR (High: 811.0554 / Low: 750.3129). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.1726 IDR (High: 736.3349 / Low: 717.1623).

October Spread (Volatile) ±60.7426
February Spread (Stable) ±19.1726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 66.7758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.7758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 792.1794) against the same month in 2017 (average: 717.8740), the exchange rate shifted by +74.3053 (+10.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 792.1794
2017 Avg (October) 717.8740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 722.9211 689.9638 709.3980
February 736.3349 717.1623 728.6416
March 757.5697 728.2323 740.1392
April 765.2784 732.8129 751.3493
May 734.7780 698.5681 718.2273
June 720.2194 668.8796 690.1049
July 770.5534 712.7758 751.6137
August 774.7261 747.5590 760.5730
September 772.3048 744.3945 758.4361
October 811.0554 750.3129 792.1794
November 751.8123 702.5920 725.4036
December 741.0456 700.6171 722.9809