2018 ZAR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1182.1214 IDR

YEARLY LOW

935.9014 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1074.3852 IDR

2018 ZAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1182.1214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 935.9014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 246.2201 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1100.3483 to the December average rate of 1016.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1182.1214 was up 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 1105.3043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,106,072 IDR

2017 Average 50,317,423 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 46,795,068 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,311,004.60 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1180.2143

960.0489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1120.7628, compared to 1028.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.7551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1120.7628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1028.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 102.5489 IDR (High: 1081.1573 / Low: 978.6083). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.0042 IDR (High: 1181.3924 / Low: 1145.3882).

August Spread (Volatile) ±102.5489

March Spread (Stable) ±36.0042

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 67.7996 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.7996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1149.3893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1012.1620), the exchange rate shifted by +137.2274 (+13.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 1149.3893

2017 Avg (February) 1012.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1129.7200	1081.5218	1100.3483
February	1182.1214	1111.6138	1149.3893
March	1181.3924	1145.3882	1161.8672
April	1163.9161	1114.3606	1140.5933
May	1143.4686	1094.7770	1120.0891
June	1102.7319	1016.5936	1052.2894
July	1091.1114	1028.4468	1066.6116
August	1081.1573	978.6083	1021.1046
September	1021.7555	935.9014	978.3960
October	1072.6922	1025.6612	1044.5251
November	1062.3042	1023.7917	1041.2685
December	1042.2404	994.0835	1016.1403