2018 MYR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3686.8848 IDR

YEARLY LOW

3339.5990 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3509.7837 IDR

2018 MYR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 3686.8848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3339.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 347.2858 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3391.0340 to the December average rate of 3479.6650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3686.8848 was up 10.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 3338.0802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,737,695 IDR

2017 Average 62,290,631 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 66,791,979 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,945,716.09 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3677.7765

3364.9665

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MYR 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 3495.0028, compared to 3524.5645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.5618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3495.0028

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3524.5645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 191.5942 IDR (High: 3620.1454 / Low: 3428.5512). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.5752 IDR (High: 3540.6461 / Low: 3516.0709).

November Spread (Volatile) ±191.5942

July Spread (Stable) ±24.5752

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 144.6783 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -144.6783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3651.7090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3196.8165), the exchange rate shifted by +454.8925 (+14.23%).

2018 Avg (October) 3651.7090

2017 Avg (October) 3196.8165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3448.0956	3339.5990	3391.0340
February	3503.1262	3437.9632	3471.2960
March	3569.9682	3493.4738	3524.6363
April	3563.6062	3534.8797	3550.4236
May	3564.9331	3478.1634	3535.0035
June	3526.5999	3477.8605	3497.6231
July	3540.6461	3516.0709	3526.3771
August	3516.2676	3477.4285	3501.6876
September	3493.7719	3467.9114	3480.9178
October	3686.8848	3522.4240	3651.7090
November	3620.1454	3428.5512	3507.0307
December	3507.3418	3416.5745	3479.6650