2018 FKP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 20161.3970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 18170.2123.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1991.1847 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18532.3694 to the December average rate of 18391.7344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20161.3970 was up 10.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 18322.3130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18937.6524, compared to 18855.3421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 82.3103 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1392.2588 IDR (High: 19671.4981 / Low: 18279.2393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 301.9570 IDR (High: 18942.9840 / Low: 18641.0270).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 847.1091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 19772.2239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17843.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +1928.3515 (+10.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19017.4189 | 18174.5794 | 18532.3694 |
| February | 19153.7581 | 18814.6831 | 18973.3585 |
| March | 19580.6655 | 18905.0825 | 19223.6642 |
| April | 19759.9844 | 19075.0258 | 19406.3471 |
| May | 19080.0092 | 18485.0135 | 18899.9799 |
| June | 18776.5325 | 18395.7718 | 18590.1952 |
| July | 18942.9840 | 18641.0270 | 18809.1853 |
| August | 18763.0713 | 18206.3923 | 18446.0160 |
| September | 19113.9232 | 18532.0951 | 18787.7784 |
| October | 20161.3970 | 19020.3620 | 19772.2239 |
| November | 19671.4981 | 18279.2393 | 18925.1148 |
| December | 18571.3300 | 18170.2123 | 18391.7344 |