YEARLY HIGH
2.5952 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2.3495 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4706 IDR

2018 PYG to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.5952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 2.3495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2457 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3753 to the December average rate of 2.4498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5952 was up 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,976 IDR
2017 Average 11,878 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 11,747 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228.58 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5706
2.3576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 2.4551, compared to 2.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1204 IDR (High: 2.5952 / Low: 2.4748). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 IDR (High: 2.5129 / Low: 2.4850).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1204
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0827 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.5528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1705 (+7.16%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.5528
2017 Avg (October) 2.3823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4317 2.3495 2.3753
February 2.4632 2.3680 2.4261
March 2.5280 2.4665 2.4935
April 2.5090 2.4770 2.4896
May 2.5240 2.4323 2.4907
June 2.4981 2.4110 2.4553
July 2.5129 2.4850 2.4970
August 2.4946 2.4568 2.4853
September 2.4761 2.4444 2.4613
October 2.5952 2.4748 2.5528
November 2.5266 2.4107 2.4702
December 2.4699 2.4038 2.4498