YEARLY HIGH
3620.4495 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3515.8578 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3567.2645 IDR

2017 SAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 3620.4495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 3515.8578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.5917 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3564.1209 to the December average rate of 3613.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3620.4495 was down 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 3723.1878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,102,248 IDR
2016 Average 17,735,210 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,579,289 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522,958.37 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3620.2013
3540.3081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 3553.9025, compared to 3580.6265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.7239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3553.9025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3580.6265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 79.1196 IDR (High: 3594.9775 / Low: 3515.8578). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7917 IDR (High: 3553.6729 / Low: 3541.8812).

September Spread (Volatile) ±79.1196
June Spread (Stable) ±11.7917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.2505 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3613.5435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3575.5808), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9628 (+1.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 3613.5435
2016 Avg (December) 3575.5808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3597.4568 3545.2512 3564.1209
February 3564.0352 3547.5914 3555.4081
March 3569.5356 3548.6251 3558.2165
April 3555.5796 3533.5295 3546.9659
May 3560.3306 3544.3897 3551.6622
June 3553.6729 3541.8812 3547.0417
July 3573.9990 3547.3066 3556.7253
August 3567.1660 3545.5659 3557.8680
September 3594.9775 3515.8578 3547.5541
October 3619.7470 3590.2205 3604.5998
November 3613.4212 3591.0364 3603.4681
December 3620.4495 3604.2092 3613.5435