YEARLY HIGH
0.0676 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0587 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0636 KPW

2018 IDR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0671 to the December average rate of 0.0620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0676 was down 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 676,251 KPW
2017 Average 672,734 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 587,362 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,889.14 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0679
0.0585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR to KPW 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 0.0654, compared to 0.0618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 KPW (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0595). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KPW (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0624).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0671
2017 Avg (January) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0676 0.0664 0.0671
February 0.0671 0.0656 0.0663
March 0.0656 0.0653 0.0654
April 0.0654 0.0648 0.0652
May 0.0647 0.0635 0.0641
June 0.0650 0.0633 0.0644
July 0.0633 0.0628 0.0630
August 0.0630 0.0625 0.0628
September 0.0626 0.0624 0.0625
October 0.0617 0.0587 0.0593
November 0.0628 0.0595 0.0614
December 0.0630 0.0616 0.0620