In February 2014, Lana Soelistianingsih, economist at Samuel Aset Manajemen, predicted rupiah would strengthen significantly to Rp10,000 per USD if Jokowi, who was tipped potential president candidate, was elected president. Back then, rupiah was traded at Rp11,790 per US dollar. Now, after two terms in office, rupiah is traded at Rp15,656, depreciated 33%.To subscribe please click here
