YEARLY HIGH
11078.0744 IDR
YEARLY LOW
10064.6029 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10496.6448 IDR

2018 SGD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 11078.0744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 10064.6029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1013.4715 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10146.9130 to the December average rate of 10588.8239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11078.0744 was up 9.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 10138.4007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,390,372 IDR
2017 Average 48,475,935 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 50,323,014 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,067,357.58 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11094.8047
10060.7410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 10373.4748, compared to 10619.8149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 246.3401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10373.4748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10619.8149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 541.8662 IDR (High: 10991.0204 / Low: 10449.1542). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 91.2973 IDR (High: 10521.9026 / Low: 10430.6054).

November Spread (Volatile) ±541.8662
April Spread (Stable) ±91.2973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 340.4304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -340.4304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 11008.6328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9942.1517), the exchange rate shifted by +1066.4811 (+10.73%).

2018 Avg (October) 11008.6328
2017 Avg (October) 9942.1517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10218.9542 10064.6029 10146.9130
February 10378.5613 10176.5891 10290.2793
March 10512.5294 10378.6997 10462.7077
April 10521.9026 10430.6054 10487.9156
May 10575.4007 10389.9379 10481.2056
June 10445.4615 10280.8694 10371.8277
July 10537.7302 10395.8616 10476.0326
August 10530.9004 10392.9561 10470.7836
September 10562.6512 10441.8890 10506.4142
October 11078.0744 10629.7255 11008.6328
November 10991.0204 10449.1542 10668.2023
December 10662.7836 10436.1862 10588.8239