2018 NAD to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NAD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NAD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1182.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 952.7600.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 229.3287 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1100.7308 to the December average rate of 1019.9649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1182.0887 was up 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1103.4322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NAD 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 1121.6147, compared to 1029.7310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.8837 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 95.7932 IDR (High: 1082.2226 / Low: 986.4294). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.6470 IDR (High: 1052.2486 / Low: 1019.6016).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 64.4785 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1148.5994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1009.9004), the exchange rate shifted by +138.6990 (+13.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1131.6488 | 1077.2793 | 1100.7308 |
| February | 1182.0887 | 1111.5902 | 1148.5994 |
| March | 1181.9923 | 1143.5921 | 1161.0501 |
| April | 1163.4092 | 1115.0039 | 1140.5295 |
| May | 1152.2626 | 1099.3442 | 1121.6286 |
| June | 1102.1660 | 1015.9605 | 1057.1501 |
| July | 1090.1111 | 1027.9823 | 1061.0610 |
| August | 1082.2226 | 986.4294 | 1023.9131 |
| September | 1021.7490 | 952.7600 | 985.9735 |
| October | 1069.5321 | 1025.4461 | 1047.0712 |
| November | 1052.2486 | 1019.6016 | 1040.4024 |
| December | 1051.4484 | 998.5069 | 1019.9649 |