Rupiah Gains Ground, Trading at IDR 16,745 per US Dollar Amid Global Economic Data Releases
Jakarta, indonesia – November 19, 2025 – The Indonesian Rupiah opened stronger against the US Dollar today, reaching IDR 16,745 as of 09:05 WIB, according to Bloomberg data. This represents a 0.04% increase in value. The strengthening Rupiah occurs as global markets anticipate key economic indicators, including the release of US Nonfarm Payrolls figures by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. Concurrently, the US dollar index also saw gains, rising 0.09% to 99.63.
The RupiahS performance is being closely watched by Indonesian businesses, investors, and consumers, as exchange rate fluctuations directly impact import costs, foreign debt obligations, and overall economic stability. Indonesia’s foreign debt has been showing signs of contraction, with the total reaching US$424.4 billion in October 2025, down from US$432.3 billion in July 2025. This decrease, coupled with a slowing annual growth rate of external debt to 0.6% in the third quarter of 2025 (compared to 6.4% in the second quarter), provides a supportive backdrop for Rupiah stability.
Several othre Asian currencies also experienced gains this morning, including the Philippine Peso (up 0.12%), the Indian Rupee (up 0.03%), and the malaysian Ringgit (up 0.25%).Though, other currencies in the region faced downward pressure, with the Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Taiwan Dollar, South Korean won, and Chinese Yuan all weakening against the US Dollar.
Bank Indonesia recently reported that the government’s external debt grew 2.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, a deceleration from the 10.0% growth recorded in the second quarter. The upcoming US employment data release is expected to further influence currency movements and investor sentiment in the coming days.
