2018 SCR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |