YEARLY HIGH
29.7533 IDR
YEARLY LOW
25.8376 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5026 IDR

2018 SYP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 29.7533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 25.8376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9157 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0381 to the December average rate of 28.1894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.7533 was down 52.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.2658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,767 IDR
2017 Average 239,831 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 129,188 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,578.74 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.8364
25.6928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 26.7238, compared to 28.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.5496 IDR (High: 29.3755 / Low: 27.8259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1147 IDR (High: 28.0158 / Low: 27.9011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5496
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1147

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 1.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 29.4911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.2492), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2419 (+12.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 29.4911
2017 Avg (October) 26.2492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.3340 25.8376 26.0381
February 26.6481 26.0407 26.3740
March 26.7694 26.6490 26.7200
April 26.9568 26.7137 26.8013
May 27.5353 27.0103 27.2559
June 27.6117 26.9001 27.1538
July 27.8465 27.5585 27.7186
August 27.9410 27.7576 27.8312
September 28.0158 27.9011 27.9730
October 29.7533 28.3173 29.4911
November 29.3755 27.8259 28.4846
December 28.3911 27.7266 28.1894