YEARLY HIGH
1930.2734 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1700.7645 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1797.4517 IDR

2018 SBD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1930.2734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1700.7645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 229.5090 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1726.2171 to the December average rate of 1796.2096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1930.2734 was up 10.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1754.8351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,651,367 IDR
2017 Average 8,564,482 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 8,503,822 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,147,544.85 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1927.4555
1707.9227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1763.7081, compared to 1831.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.4872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1763.7081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1831.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 92.4788 IDR (High: 1886.8445 / Low: 1794.3656). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6424 IDR (High: 1828.9033 / Low: 1822.2609).

November Spread (Volatile) ±92.4788
September Spread (Stable) ±6.6424

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 75.0472 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -75.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1909.1611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1730.7325), the exchange rate shifted by +178.4286 (+10.31%).

2018 Avg (October) 1909.1611
2017 Avg (October) 1730.7325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1747.3396 1700.7645 1726.2171
February 1762.8934 1732.7514 1751.3611
March 1778.3006 1760.1656 1771.2962
April 1791.4417 1762.6939 1773.1978
May 1808.4940 1758.8802 1792.6574
June 1789.3446 1750.2432 1767.5191
July 1818.4917 1786.5736 1804.5279
August 1823.8989 1811.9780 1816.9216
September 1828.9033 1822.2609 1826.2377
October 1930.2734 1848.4766 1909.1611
November 1886.8445 1794.3656 1834.1139
December 1839.2085 1749.5459 1796.2096