YEARLY HIGH
2.2664 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1.7019 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8513 IDR

2018 SLL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 2.2664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.7019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5645 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7496 to the December average rate of 1.7304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2664 was down 7.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,332 IDR
2017 Average 8,969 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 8,510 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,822.56 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2856
1.6655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 1.8285, compared to 1.8741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4865 IDR (High: 2.1950 / Low: 1.7085). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 IDR (High: 1.7197 / Low: 1.7135).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4865
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2870 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.2339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4560 (+25.65%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.2339
2017 Avg (July) 1.7779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7727 1.7356 1.7496
February 1.7896 1.7492 1.7700
March 1.7993 1.7777 1.7926
April 1.8114 1.7777 1.7938
May 1.8288 1.7783 1.8034
June 2.2554 1.7716 2.0613
July 2.2664 2.1927 2.2339
August 2.1950 1.7085 2.0042
September 1.7197 1.7135 1.7172
October 1.8263 1.7381 1.8104
November 1.8032 1.7081 1.7484
December 1.7427 1.7019 1.7304