Is the USD to IDR Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the US dollar against the Indonesian rupiah is to review how the USD/IDR rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to IDR exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date | USD/IDR | Change | Period |
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19 Aug 2025 | 16283.55 | 0.8% ▲ | 2 Week |
04 Jun 2025 | 16297.45 | 0.7% ▲ | 3 Month |
02 Sep 2024 | 15555.81 | 5.6% ▲ | 1 Year |
03 Sep 2020 | 14739.25 | 11.4% ▲ | 5 Year |
05 Sep 2015 | 14175.05 | 15.8% ▲ | 10 Year |
07 Sep 2005 | 10347.32 | 58.7% ▲ | 20 Year |
USD/IDR historic rates & change to 02-Sep-2025
As of Sep 2, the USD/IDR is at 16,438 IDR, near 30-day highs and 0.8% above the 3-month average. Analysts predict volatility as US manufacturing concerns loom, while Indonesia’s recent rate cut and US trade agreement offer potential stability for the IDR. Key indicators to watch
USD to IDR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Indonesian rupiah across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
*Converted at the current USD-IDR interbank exchange rate.
Calculate actual payout amounts for
Send Money
and
Travel Money
exchange rates.
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to IDR?
The best USD to IDR exchange rate is 16317.95 from XE.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Indonesian rupiah (IDR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Rupiah comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-IDR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-IDR rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to IDR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to IDR exchange rate is XE at 16317.95.
The next best is Wise at 16309.74.
Then Western Union at 16153.79, .
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 14892.69 compared to the mid-rate 16,416.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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