YEARLY HIGH
137.7931 IDR
YEARLY LOW
126.3845 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.2311 IDR

2018 VUV to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 137.7931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 126.3845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4086 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.4336 to the December average rate of 130.9805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.7931 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 129.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688,965 IDR
2017 Average 625,817 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 631,922 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,042.93 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

137.7391
126.4967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 129.6896, compared to 132.7726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.6896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.7726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.5125 IDR (High: 135.9494 / Low: 129.4369). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4830 IDR (High: 132.9813 / Low: 132.4983).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.5125
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 4.3728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 136.8022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.0584), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7438 (+6.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 136.8022
2017 Avg (October) 128.0584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.9616 126.3845 127.4336
February 130.3295 127.9131 129.4165
March 131.6853 129.3715 130.5124
April 131.3794 129.3739 130.3736
May 132.5671 129.0216 130.3488
June 131.5460 128.5561 130.0526
July 132.1317 130.5373 131.5259
August 132.6174 131.7507 132.1101
September 132.9813 132.4983 132.7875
October 137.7931 134.4045 136.8022
November 135.9494 129.4369 132.4294
December 132.0251 129.0837 130.9805