Indonesian Rupiah Weakens Against US Dollar on Monday

Regional Currency Trends

The Indonesian rupiah began the week on a weaker note, opening 0.11% lower at Rp16,726 per US dollar on Monday, November 17, 2025 ¹

. This movement aligns with broader regional currency trends, as other Asian currencies also experienced depreciation. The yen Japanese fell 0.05%, Singapore dollar weakened 0.14%, and Korean won dropped 0.31% ¹

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Bank Quotes and Currency Rates

Major Indonesian banks provided varying dollar quotes on Monday morning:

• Bank Central Asia (BCA/BBCA) set e-rate at Rp16,720 (buy) and Rp16,740 (sell)
• Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI/BBRI) quoted Rp16,713 (buy) and Rp16,740 (sell) for e-rate
• Bank Mandiri (BMRI) special rate was Rp16,695 (buy) and Rp16,725 (sell)
• Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI/BBNI) quoted Rp16,718 (buy) and Rp16,748 (sell) for special rates ¹
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Market Analysis and Economic Factors

The rupiah's movement was influenced by several factors, including the recent end of the US government shutdown, which has restored market confidence. Investors are now focusing on upcoming US economic data releases that were previously delayed ¹

. Market participants are also speculating about potential monetary policy adjustments, with expectations of a possible Fed rate cut in December 2025.

Technical Outlook

Ibrahim Assuaibi from PT Traze Andalan Futures projected that the rupiah would likely trade fluctuatingly between Rp16,700-Rp16,740 against the US dollar on Monday ¹

. The currency's movement will likely continue to be influenced by both domestic economic developments and global market trends.