YEARLY HIGH
8984.6237 IDR
YEARLY LOW
8196.9334 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8655.2087 IDR

2021 BAM to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 8984.6237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 8196.9334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 787.6902 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8751.2384 to the December average rate of 8278.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8984.6237 was down 3.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 9343.9041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,923,118 IDR
2020 Average 42,420,171 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 40,984,667 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,938,451.18 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8948.3419
8217.4812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 8801.5042, compared to 8508.9131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 292.5910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8801.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8508.9131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 317.4242 IDR (High: 8514.3576 / Low: 8196.9334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 131.1027 IDR (High: 8477.7562 / Low: 8346.6535).

November Spread (Volatile) ±317.4242
October Spread (Stable) ±131.1027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 167.3092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -167.3092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 8887.4368) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8274.3722), the exchange rate shifted by +613.0647 (+7.41%).

2021 Avg (May) 8887.4368
2020 Avg (May) 8274.3722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8876.7006 8668.3083 8751.2384
February 8876.5944 8580.6133 8688.6668
March 8816.4279 8679.7496 8756.6021
April 8984.0870 8696.6774 8878.3485
May 8984.6237 8699.9001 8887.4368
June 8965.1165 8756.1545 8846.7325
July 8914.7831 8707.6061 8774.5777
August 8801.1871 8598.6027 8657.4460
September 8658.1260 8476.8710 8588.7493
October 8477.7562 8346.6535 8421.4401
November 8514.3576 8196.9334 8332.8795
December 8403.6822 8198.7975 8278.3863