Indonesian Rupiah: BI succession supports IDR against US Dollar – OCBC

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OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) strengthened to near a two‑month high on a softer US Dollar (USD) after weak United States (US) payrolls and clarity over Bank Indonesia (BI) leadership, with Destry Damayanti nominated as sole governor candidate. They see bearish momentum in USD/IDR with downside bias, highlighting supports at 17680–17580 and resistances around 17840–17950/970, while upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI), Oil prices and the next BI meeting are key risks.

Rupiah buoyed by policy continuity

"BI succession clarity adds to post-payroll support. IDR strengthened overnight, building on the more supportive external backdrop after Friday’s weak US payrolls, while President Prabowo’s nomination of interim governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to head Bank Indonesia provided an additional domestic catalyst."

"The IDR strengthened to near 2-month high following the announcement. Markets appear to have taken comfort from Destry’s extensive experience at BI and expectations for policy continuity, including her emphasis on currency stability. The nomination removes an important source of near-term uncertainty following Perry Warjiyo’s departure."

"For now, a softer USD backdrop and greater clarity over the BI leadership should keep IDR better supported, with US CPI, oil prices and the next BI meeting (19 Aug) the next key event risks to watch."

"Bearish momentum on daily chart intact while RSI fell to near oversold conditions. Bearish crossover observed with 21DMA cutting 50DMA to the downside. Directional bias skewed to the downside. Next support at 17680, 17620 (38.2% fibo retracement of 2026 low to high) and 17580 (100 DMA). Resistance at 17840 (23.6% fibo), 17950/970 levels (21, 50 DMAs)."

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