YEARLY HIGH
3617.3128 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2063.5477 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3005.8598 IDR

2018 TRY to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 3617.3128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 2063.5477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1553.7651 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3556.2330 to the December average rate of 2733.7955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3617.3128 was down 7.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 3910.6127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180,865,638 IDR
2017 Average 183,673,434 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 103,177,383 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,688,255.10 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3718.6360
2153.2039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 3378.7814, compared to 2632.9382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 745.8432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3378.7814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2632.9382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 805.0350 IDR (High: 2868.5826 / Low: 2063.5477). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 61.7071 IDR (High: 3615.4628 / Low: 3553.7557).

August Spread (Volatile) ±805.0350
February Spread (Stable) ±61.7071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 558.6739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -558.6739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3535.5581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3634.1765), the exchange rate shifted by -98.6184 (-2.71%).

2018 Avg (March) 3535.5581
2017 Avg (March) 3634.1765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3597.3396 3497.1376 3556.2330
February 3615.4628 3553.7557 3588.1834
March 3617.3128 3430.6445 3535.5581
April 3477.9256 3323.6646 3397.7500
May 3388.7732 2973.2996 3173.6220
June 3116.4313 2942.0804 3021.3418
July 3118.9240 2904.1112 2993.2261
August 2868.5826 2063.5477 2434.5522
September 2400.7764 2165.9155 2283.6566
October 2780.6348 2455.4469 2615.6724
November 2809.0029 2674.7875 2736.7263
December 2762.9319 2667.3276 2733.7955