2018 PLN to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4108.5095 IDR

YEARLY LOW

3728.3054 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3924.7830 IDR

2018 PLN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4108.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 3728.3054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 380.2041 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3932.5697 to the December average rate of 3849.9201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4108.5095 was up 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 3892.8709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,170,190 IDR

2017 Average 71,098,697 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 74,566,108 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,604,082.05 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4078.4142

3765.7886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 3948.8448, compared to 3900.7211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.1237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3948.8448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3900.7211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 217.0061 IDR (High: 3945.3115 / Low: 3728.3054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 88.6650 IDR (High: 4072.9244 / Low: 3984.2594).

May Spread (Volatile) ±217.0061

March Spread (Stable) ±88.6650

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 174.3633 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -174.3633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4040.9808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3364.2836), the exchange rate shifted by +676.6972 (+20.11%).

2018 Avg (April) 4040.9808

2017 Avg (April) 3364.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4018.8946	3828.6081	3932.5697
February	4091.2058	3974.4582	4023.8279
March	4072.9244	3984.2594	4031.7597
April	4108.5095	3953.5686	4040.9808
May	3945.3115	3728.3054	3872.0899
June	3849.0184	3746.3250	3791.8407
July	3915.1503	3767.4486	3860.8333
August	3932.6995	3764.2383	3860.3032
September	3966.5695	3855.5877	3902.9093
October	4107.6125	3938.9169	4052.3621
November	3991.1022	3782.3682	3877.9988
December	3886.7418	3779.5009	3849.9201