YEARLY HIGH
20161.3970 IDR
YEARLY LOW
18170.2123 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18896.4973 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 100,806,985 IDR
2017 Average 86,228,334 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 90,851,062 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,955,923.70 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19910.2729
18253.6854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18937.6524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18855.3421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1392.2588
July Spread (Stable) ±301.9570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -847.1091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 19772.2239
2017 Avg (October) 17843.8724

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