YEARLY HIGH
1125.1021 IDR
YEARLY LOW
946.6481 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1040.2979 IDR

2018 SCR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1125.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 946.6481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.4540 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 964.0037 to the December average rate of 1061.6733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1125.1021 was up 8.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 1035.7739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,625,511 IDR
2017 Average 4,926,086 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,733,241 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892,270.06 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1127.7985
949.1133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1011.7327, compared to 1068.8630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.1303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1011.7327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1068.8630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 59.1929 IDR (High: 1017.0542 / Low: 957.8613). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3799 IDR (High: 1057.2659 / Low: 1051.8859).

February Spread (Volatile) ±59.1929
August Spread (Stable) ±5.3799

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 38.3339 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.3339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1112.9081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 986.8977), the exchange rate shifted by +126.0104 (+12.77%).

2018 Avg (October) 1112.9081
2017 Avg (October) 986.8977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 984.1889 946.6481 964.0037
February 1017.0542 957.8613 997.7416
March 1024.7521 975.5553 1008.7068
April 1031.7842 1000.9198 1024.3839
May 1053.5596 995.3747 1040.4739
June 1050.2267 1028.6321 1035.0864
July 1058.7039 1049.5566 1053.8817
August 1057.2659 1051.8859 1054.6755
September 1060.6933 1005.2247 1055.4654
October 1125.1021 1071.8257 1112.9081
November 1109.3089 1050.6335 1074.5742
December 1071.9396 1044.0927 1061.6733