2018 PEN to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4611.8620 IDR

YEARLY LOW

4140.8421 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4309.3860 IDR

2018 PEN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4611.8620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 4140.8421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 471.0198 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4170.1109 to the December average rate of 4315.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4611.8620 was up 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 4197.5555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,059,310 IDR

2017 Average 20,519,020 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 20,704,211 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,355,099.13 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4597.1579

4131.2884

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PEN 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 4237.1189, compared to 4381.6531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 144.5342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4237.1189

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4381.6531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 251.6963 IDR (High: 4487.2419 / Low: 4235.5456). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.0325 IDR (High: 4207.7077 / Low: 4155.6752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±251.6963

February Spread (Stable) ±52.0325

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 209.9638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -209.9638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4558.3354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4157.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +401.2109 (+9.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 4558.3354

2017 Avg (October) 4157.1245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4193.7542	4140.8421	4170.1109
February	4207.7077	4155.6752	4180.6369
March	4276.2661	4205.8081	4234.0025
April	4305.0599	4249.0971	4273.0486
May	4332.2421	4248.6172	4288.9437
June	4345.3885	4236.6806	4275.9708
July	4381.9817	4324.8224	4358.0808
August	4382.4374	4314.7138	4356.6396
September	4376.7285	4315.7981	4353.4593
October	4611.8620	4409.1725	4558.3354
November	4487.2419	4235.5456	4348.3716
December	4360.8634	4208.2384	4315.0320