YEARLY HIGH
1938.2641 IDR
YEARLY LOW
298.7119 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
783.8264 IDR

2018 SDG to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1938.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 298.7119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1639.5523 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1912.5053 to the December average rate of 305.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1938.2641 was down 7.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2099.8913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,691,321 IDR
2017 Average 10,085,232 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,493,559 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,197,761.45 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2073.2540
144.2702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 976.1956, compared to 591.4571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 384.7385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 976.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 591.4571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1162.5718 IDR (High: 1910.5727 / Low: 748.0009). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1241 IDR (High: 801.5015 / Low: 795.3774).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1162.5718
September Spread (Stable) ±6.1241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1043.9712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1043.9712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1912.5053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2077.2577), the exchange rate shifted by -164.7524 (-7.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 1912.5053
2017 Avg (January) 2077.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1938.2641 1897.4118 1912.5053
February 1910.5727 748.0009 868.5341
March 765.8878 756.3476 760.9277
April 769.9781 757.9049 762.4702
May 787.8459 766.4068 777.0955
June 790.0504 764.6739 775.6408
July 797.8432 787.5545 792.7805
August 799.2551 792.8912 795.3928
September 801.5015 795.3774 799.3183
October 849.4763 319.3195 548.3613
November 317.5592 300.9077 307.8709
December 307.1681 298.7119 305.0188