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Indonesian rupiah has further to fall

The Indonesian rupiah has been one of the worst performing currencies in emerging Asia so far this year. We think an intensification of the euro-zone crisis, a worsening of the trade balance, rising inflation and inconsistent policymaking will all weigh on the rupiah for the rest of 2012. Our view contrasts with the consensus, which expects appreciation.

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