YEARLY HIGH
3784.9888 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3453.9016 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3592.2506 IDR

2018 RON to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 3784.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3453.9016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 331.0872 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3517.5331 to the December average rate of 3552.3456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3784.9888 was up 8.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 3496.3627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,924,944 IDR
2017 Average 16,543,536 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,269,508 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,655,435.92 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3762.6201
3477.9381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 3578.7260, compared to 3605.7753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3578.7260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3605.7753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 215.0172 IDR (High: 3699.9447 / Low: 3484.9275). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.3195 IDR (High: 3644.7248 / Low: 3586.4054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±215.0172
September Spread (Stable) ±58.3195

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 161.1106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -161.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3738.8966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3461.2148), the exchange rate shifted by +277.6818 (+8.02%).

2018 Avg (October) 3738.8966
2017 Avg (October) 3461.2148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3576.5108 3453.9016 3517.5331
February 3646.4646 3571.4286 3602.2148
March 3682.9260 3610.5716 3640.7081
April 3678.0865 3594.7668 3635.5148
May 3614.7077 3477.9058 3574.7235
June 3562.3738 3457.6536 3501.6616
July 3633.0560 3552.6423 3589.5341
August 3625.0996 3487.4337 3561.8727
September 3644.7248 3586.4054 3614.2168
October 3784.9888 3619.4605 3738.8966
November 3699.9447 3484.9275 3577.7859
December 3594.1424 3484.9334 3552.3456