YEARLY HIGH
223.6898 IDR
YEARLY LOW
192.9624 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.9834 IDR

2018 KGS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 223.6898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 192.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7274 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.2446 to the December average rate of 211.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 223.6898 was down 6.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 238.9548, 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 1,118,449 IDR
2017 Average 973,166 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 964,812 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,636.86 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

224.4199
191.5014
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 201.0413, compared to 212.9256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.9256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 11.6737 IDR (High: 220.2509 / Low: 208.5772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7691 IDR (High: 211.7545 / Low: 210.9854).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.6737
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 8.1580 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 221.6767) against the same month in 2017 (average: 197.3297), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3470 (+12.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 221.6767
2017 Avg (October) 197.3297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.0917 192.9624 194.2446
February 201.6151 196.0559 198.7657
March 202.3074 201.4549 201.8766
April 203.2302 200.8381 201.8241
May 207.4719 202.3681 204.7875
June 208.8097 202.4786 204.7494
July 210.3370 208.2653 209.2435
August 211.1751 209.7949 210.3672
September 211.7545 210.9854 211.4459
October 223.6898 214.0208 221.6767
November 220.2509 208.5772 213.5186
December 212.8221 207.8282 211.3014