YEARLY HIGH
212.9904 IDR
YEARLY LOW
198.1775 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.3317 IDR

2018 BTN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 212.9904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 198.1775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8129 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.7756 to the December average rate of 205.5137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.9904 was down 6.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 228.5682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,064,952 IDR
2017 Average 1,028,503 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 990,887 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,064.62 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

212.7769
198.7855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 209.6559, compared to 205.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.6559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.4354 IDR (High: 208.5861 / Low: 200.1507). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6495 IDR (High: 212.2102 / Low: 210.5607).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.4354
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.1607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 210.7756) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.3235), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4521 (+7.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 210.7756
2017 Avg (January) 196.3235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.9904 208.4592 210.7756
February 212.6766 209.9287 210.9894
March 212.2102 210.5607 211.6110
April 212.6203 207.4827 210.2044
May 209.2892 206.1841 207.9926
June 207.6187 204.4757 206.3625
July 209.1769 206.6844 207.8889
August 208.8055 202.6219 206.1121
September 202.7324 198.1775 199.9514
October 208.5861 200.1507 206.3868
November 206.3766 200.8332 204.1915
December 208.4867 202.6376 205.5137