YEARLY HIGH
5669.7378 IDR
YEARLY LOW
4924.4849 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5241.0741 IDR

2018 XCD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 5669.7378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 4924.4849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 745.2529 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4962.3006 to the December average rate of 5371.8673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5669.7378 was up 12.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 5024.4613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,348,689 IDR
2017 Average 24,752,648 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 24,622,425 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,726,264.70 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5686.0482
4896.5054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5092.5873, compared to 5389.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 296.9736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5092.5873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5389.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 295.1601 IDR (High: 5597.9353 / Low: 5302.7752). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3900 IDR (High: 5338.8167 / Low: 5319.4267).

November Spread (Volatile) ±295.1601
September Spread (Stable) ±19.3900

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 192.3280 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -192.3280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5620.2530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5002.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +618.2464 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 5620.2530
2017 Avg (October) 5002.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5018.7590 4924.4849 4962.3006
February 5077.9795 4962.5333 5025.7566
March 5101.1010 5078.1645 5091.6886
April 5136.8080 5090.4937 5107.1738
May 5247.3502 5147.0012 5193.9726
June 5261.8152 5125.9487 5174.6314
July 5306.3381 5258.1035 5282.4440
August 5324.2083 5289.4097 5303.8406
September 5338.8167 5319.4267 5331.0355
October 5669.7378 5395.9540 5620.2530
November 5597.9353 5302.7752 5427.9249
December 5410.1497 5283.5378 5371.8673