YEARLY HIGH
35.9215 IDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6845 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8641 IDR

2018 KMF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 35.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.6845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2371 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2412 to the December average rate of 33.5510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.9215 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.5992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,608 IDR
2017 Average 153,625 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,422 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,185.25 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.7043
32.5196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 33.8449, compared to 33.8832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.8832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 34.3606 IDR (High: 35.0451 / Low: 0.6845). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6090 IDR (High: 33.4361 / Low: 32.8271).

November Spread (Volatile) ±34.3606
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.6539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 35.4389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.2882), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1507 (+9.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 35.4389
2017 Avg (October) 32.2882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.8528 32.5640 33.2412
February 34.4163 33.8017 34.0676
March 34.7486 34.0148 34.4646
April 34.7083 34.0220 34.3895
May 34.3118 32.9998 33.7717
June 33.4361 32.8271 33.1349
July 34.1325 33.4085 33.8900
August 33.9151 33.0689 33.5541
September 34.4884 33.7393 34.0805
October 35.9215 34.2581 35.4389
November 35.0451 0.6845 32.7850
December 33.8328 32.9291 33.5510