Rupiah falls to a record Rp 18,087 per US dollar
On 30 September 2026 the rupiah fell to a record low of Rp 18,087.99 per US dollar, BALINEWS reports.
The reasons: expensive oil, rising US bond yields, inflation fears and importers' demand for dollars at the end of the quarter.
I Putu Winastra, head of the Bali travel agents' association (ASITA), says Bali has become cheaper for tourists with dollars and more profitable for businesses that sell in dollars. But costs and raw materials are rising too, and in his view the currency gain can be wiped out entirely.
What it means for buyers: if a property is priced in rupiah, it now costs less in dollars than before. If the price is in dollars, the exchange rate doesn't change it. Rental income in rupiah shrinks when converted to dollars, while some villa costs may rise. Run your return numbers at several exchange rates.