YEARLY HIGH
4086.1211 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3548.7412 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3776.3853 IDR

2018 SAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4086.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 3548.7412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 537.3800 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3575.9834 to the December average rate of 3869.7569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4086.1211 was up 12.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 3620.4495, 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 20,430,606 IDR
2017 Average 17,837,139 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,743,706 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,686,899.77 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4096.8906
3528.6282
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 3669.5600, compared to 3883.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 213.6506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3669.5600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3883.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 212.8516 IDR (High: 4033.0294 / Low: 3820.1778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.2419 IDR (High: 3847.5396 / Low: 3833.2978).

November Spread (Volatile) ±212.8516
September Spread (Stable) ±14.2419

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 139.4530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -139.4530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4049.5354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3604.5998), the exchange rate shifted by +444.9355 (+12.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 4049.5354
2017 Avg (October) 3604.5998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3616.2442 3548.7412 3575.9834
February 3659.1104 3576.7800 3621.6870
March 3675.8694 3659.0973 3669.2063
April 3701.7480 3669.1586 3680.5276
May 3781.6099 3674.8170 3741.6349
June 3791.5289 3693.7254 3728.3207
July 3824.0188 3789.0564 3806.6114
August 3836.0275 3811.5652 3821.8836
September 3847.5396 3833.2978 3841.3937
October 4086.1211 3888.4969 4049.5354
November 4033.0294 3820.1778 3910.0824
December 3897.2199 3806.2175 3869.7569