1.   But that changed dramatically when the rupiah began its dramatic slide in value in July with several other Southeast Asian currencies.

2.   But once the Indonesian rupiah began its freefall, the contagion effect took over.

3.   Indonesia has been mired in a deepening economic crisis since the rupiah began to slide in value last July.

4.   It was the worst day of protest since the rupiah began its tumble last year.

5.   It was one of the biggest protests in the capital since the rupiah began dropping in value last year, forcing up prices of basic commodities.

6.   It was one of the biggest rallies in the capital since the rupiah began dropping in value last year, forcing up prices of basic commodities.

7.   Since the rupiah began dropping in value last year, unemployment and prices of basic commodities have soared.

8.   The country is currently facing its worst ever economic crisis after the rupiah began free falling in July.

9.   The rupiah began its dive on Thursday when the central bank floated it, hoping to stem speculative attacks that recently took their toll on other Southeast Asian currencies.

10.   When the rupiah began to show signs of weakening again, Sjahril said the central bank might consider further increases in SBI rates.