YEARLY HIGH
238.9548 IDR
YEARLY LOW
191.2805 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.6178 IDR

2017 KGS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 238.9548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 191.2805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.6743 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.7486 to the December average rate of 194.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 238.9548 was up 19.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 200.0535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,194,774 IDR
2016 Average 952,149 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 956,403 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,371.43 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

197.8065
192.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 194.1138, compared to 195.1217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.1217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 46.9689 IDR (High: 238.9548 / Low: 191.9859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5678 IDR (High: 197.9644 / Low: 196.3966).

August Spread (Volatile) ±46.9689
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5432 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 196.6371) against the same month in 2016 (average: 191.7853), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8518 (+2.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 196.6371
2016 Avg (August) 191.7853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.9594 191.2805 192.7486
February 193.4634 191.6694 192.5610
March 194.2376 192.2190 193.1227
April 198.0686 193.8634 195.5831
May 197.5503 195.6555 196.4714
June 195.5660 192.8217 194.1962
July 194.5254 191.5844 192.8520
August 238.9548 191.9859 196.6371
September 196.7908 192.3797 194.0939
October 197.9644 196.3966 197.3297
November 197.1531 193.2382 195.1713
December 195.8272 193.9091 194.6465