YEARLY HIGH
133.1583 IDR
YEARLY LOW
123.8611 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.5826 IDR

2018 NPR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 133.1583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 123.8611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2972 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7362 to the December average rate of 128.4455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 133.1583 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 132.9039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 665,792 IDR
2017 Average 642,516 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 619,305 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,486.22 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.9914
124.2385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 131.0402, compared to 128.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.0402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.1249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.2698 IDR (High: 130.3618 / Low: 125.0920). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0336 IDR (High: 132.6411 / Low: 131.6075).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2698
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.8438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 131.7362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 122.7355), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0007 (+7.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 131.7362
2017 Avg (January) 122.7355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.1583 130.2994 131.7362
February 132.9412 131.1795 131.8662
March 132.6411 131.6075 132.2620
April 132.9128 129.6915 131.3806
May 130.8386 128.8516 130.0144
June 129.7796 127.8114 128.9819
July 130.7363 129.1787 129.9338
August 130.4987 126.6377 128.8117
September 126.7068 123.8611 124.9679
October 130.3618 125.0920 128.9768
November 128.9745 125.5301 127.6139
December 130.3001 126.6531 128.4455