2018 KES to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

151.6525 IDR

YEARLY LOW

129.7890 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

139.8523 IDR

2018 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 151.6525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 129.7890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8635 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.3635 to the December average rate of 142.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.6525 was up 14.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 131.8781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 758,263 IDR

2017 Average 646,978 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 648,945 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,317.55 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.2498

128.3739

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KES 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 135.9065, compared to 143.7980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.9065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.7980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.7477 IDR (High: 148.4807 / Low: 139.7330). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8535 IDR (High: 142.8892 / Low: 142.0357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.7477

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.8681 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 150.2601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 130.6885), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5717 (+14.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 150.2601

2017 Avg (October) 130.6885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.6099	129.7890	130.3635
February	135.4724	131.6272	133.9395
March	136.6613	135.4269	136.0308
April	138.9770	136.1789	137.1945
May	141.1972	136.9792	139.4715
June	140.9105	136.8314	138.4392
July	143.2004	140.7665	141.8364
August	142.8892	142.0357	142.3720
September	143.2171	142.1218	142.8638
October	151.6525	144.3131	150.2601
November	148.4807	139.7330	143.3921
December	143.4332	139.2396	142.0636