YEARLY HIGH
26.4815 IDR
YEARLY LOW
22.8435 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.4704 IDR

2018 SOS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 26.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 22.8435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6380 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1309 to the December average rate of 25.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.4815 was up 12.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.6043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,408 IDR
2017 Average 115,530 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 114,217 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,190.24 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.5254
22.8223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 23.7804, compared to 25.1604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.3522 IDR (High: 26.1093 / Low: 24.7572). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1157 IDR (High: 24.9553 / Low: 24.8397).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3522
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1157

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 0.8934 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 26.2168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.3287), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8881 (+12.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 26.2168
2017 Avg (October) 23.3287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.5143 22.8435 23.1309
February 23.5698 23.0524 23.3841
March 23.8485 23.5202 23.6865
April 24.2191 23.6412 23.8948
May 24.7924 23.9996 24.3458
June 24.5984 23.8955 24.2403
July 24.9152 24.5757 24.6886
August 24.8785 24.6905 24.7879
September 24.9553 24.8397 24.9127
October 26.4815 25.2105 26.2168
November 26.1093 24.7572 25.3234
December 25.2090 24.5860 25.0333