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Indonesian rupiah Markets

IDR Currency Update - Our review of Indonesian rupiah forecasts and news plus charts and historic rates. Check IDR Trends over various time periods.

 

Indonesian rupiah (IDR) Market Update

The recent forecasts for the USD to IDR exchange rate indicate significant volatility and a bearish outlook for the Indonesian rupiah as it struggles against the US dollar. Analysts note that the USD has reached a three-year low, largely due to concerns surrounding the current administration's tariff policies and the implications of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Factors such as higher jobless claims and soft inflation figures have further fueled expectations that the Fed may lower rates, which could weaken the dollar's value in the near term.

Despite the recent dollar decline, it remains the most traded currency globally, serving as a key benchmark for financial markets. The Federal Reserve's interest rate policies play a crucial role in determining USD strength; lower rates may prompt reduced demand, while higher rates attract investment, bolstering the dollar. Geopolitical tensions, such as the ongoing trade disputes, are influencing global sentiment, reinforcing the USD's status as a safe-haven currency during times of uncertainty.

The Indonesian rupiah has faced intense pressure, recently falling to historic lows against the dollar, surpassing the previous weakest point recorded during the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998. Factors driving this depreciation include the impact of international trade frictions and central bank interventions to stabilize the currency. Indonesia's vulnerability is exacerbated by the imposition of high tariffs by the US on Indonesian goods, which is part of a broader trade war affecting multiple countries.

Market participants are closely monitoring the USD to IDR exchange rate, currently at 16,297, which is approximately 1.5% below its three-month average of 16,550. It has traded within a relatively stable range of 5.2%, between 16,220 and 17,071. Economists suggest that any shifts in Federal Reserve policy, alongside domestic economic indicators, will be pivotal in determining future movements of both the dollar and the rupiah. If consumer sentiment improves in the US, it could lend some support to the dollar, but broader concerns about trade tensions and inflation remain crucial in shaping the USD to IDR rate outlook.

 

US dollar to Indonesian rupiah - USD/IDR Trend

 
USD to IDR at 16297 is 1.5% below its 3-month average of 16550, having traded in a quite stable 5.2% range from 16220 to 17071
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