YEARLY HIGH
61.2051 IDR
YEARLY LOW
51.7471 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.5684 IDR

2018 YER to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 61.2051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 51.7471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4581 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5810 to the December average rate of 57.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61.2051 was up 12.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.2503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306,026 IDR
2017 Average 267,339 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 258,735 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,290.26 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61.3852
52.8716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 54.9524, compared to 58.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 3.3308 IDR (High: 55.0778 / Low: 51.7471). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2169 IDR (High: 57.6407 / Low: 57.4238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3308
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2169

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 2.0791 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 60.6757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.0019), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6738 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 60.6757
2017 Avg (October) 54.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1842 53.1695 53.5810
February 54.8118 53.5856 54.2613
March 55.0778 51.7471 54.7743
April 55.4604 54.9633 55.1454
May 56.6384 55.5719 56.0813
June 56.8116 55.3502 55.8709
July 57.2936 56.6542 57.0237
August 57.4755 57.1139 57.2613
September 57.6407 57.4238 57.5545
October 61.2051 58.2613 60.6757
November 60.4421 57.2441 58.5966
December 58.4087 57.0361 57.9946