2018 QAR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4208.3917 IDR

YEARLY LOW

3654.7401 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3889.9269 IDR

2018 QAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4208.3917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 3654.7401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 553.6516 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3684.2047 to the December average rate of 3981.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4208.3917 was up 12.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 3730.2735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,041,959 IDR

2017 Average 18,195,540 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 18,273,701 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,768,257.99 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4221.2186

3635.3852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 3780.0240, compared to 3999.8298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 219.8059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3780.0240

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3999.8298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 218.9905 IDR (High: 4155.0012 / Low: 3936.0107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.1735 IDR (High: 3962.5449 / Low: 3948.3715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±218.9905

September Spread (Stable) ±14.1735

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 142.2268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -142.2268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4172.3992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3615.1777), the exchange rate shifted by +557.2215 (+15.41%).

2018 Avg (October) 4172.3992

2017 Avg (October) 3615.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3734.8920	3654.7401	3684.2047
February	3768.1242	3683.3816	3730.2921
March	3785.8752	3769.2934	3778.8286
April	3812.8218	3779.3177	3790.7084
May	3894.3568	3820.3878	3855.3121
June	3905.6090	3804.7614	3840.7979
July	3938.5212	3903.3257	3920.9183
August	3953.0985	3926.0017	3937.8406
September	3962.5449	3948.3715	3956.4906
October	4208.3917	4005.0830	4172.3992
November	4155.0012	3936.0107	4030.1723
December	4015.7111	3921.7058	3981.1581