AUD/IDR Exchange Rate Slumps Amid US Treasury Sanctions and Geopolitical Risk
The Australian Dollar has been under pressure since the US Treasury issued new sanctions on Iran-linked entities on August 24, 2026. This increase in geopolitical risk has reduced demand for risk-sensitive currencies like the AUD/IDR.
As a result, the AUD/IDR exchange rate has declined and is currently trading below its key short- and medium-term moving averages but above its long-term average at Rp12,604.
The bearish momentum in the AUD/IDR continues to intensify with strong signals from technical indicators such as the MACD showing a Strong Sell and ADX signaling sustained control by sellers. The Ichimoku Kijun is set at Rp12,583 and acts as immediate support.
Looking ahead, the AUD/IDR is forecast to fluctuate within a Rp12,390 to Rp12,818 volatility band over the next two to three trading days with a 62% likelihood of an upward move.