Bank Indonesia (BI) revealed that the exchange rate policy will continue to be strengthened to maintain the stability of the rupiah exchange rate from the impact of increased global uncertainty.
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo said that the rupiah exchange rate on January 20, 2026 was recorded at Rp16,945 per US dollar, weakening 1.53 percent (ptp) compared to the end of December 2025.
"The weakening of the exchange rate is influenced by the outflow of foreign capital due to increased uncertainty in the global financial market," Perry said in a press conference, Wednesday, January 21.
In addition, he added, the increase in foreign exchange demand by domestic banks and corporations in line with economic activities also affected the performance of the rupiah.
According to him, in order to maintain the stability of the rupiah exchange rate, BI has taken the intensity of stabilization steps through interventions in the NDF market both off-shore and on-shore (DNDF) and the spot market.
He said that this policy response could maintain the volatility of the rupiah exchange rate and remain consistent with efforts to achieve the inflation target of 2.5 percent plus minus 1 percent in 2026.
Looking ahead, Perry said, BI is committed to maintaining the stability of the rupiah exchange rate, including through measured interventions in NDF, DNDF, and spot market transactions, as well as strengthening the pro-market monetary operations strategy.
"The rupiah exchange rate is expected to be stable with a tendency to strengthen supported by attractive yields, low inflation, and the continued good prospects for Indonesia's economic growth," he concluded.
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