YEARLY HIGH
17.0253 IDR
YEARLY LOW
14.7874 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7381 IDR

2018 KPW to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 17.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 14.7874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2379 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9010 to the December average rate of 16.1308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.0253 was up 12.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.0876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,126 IDR
2017 Average 74,327 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 73,937 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,189.35 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.0743
14.7034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 15.2922, compared to 16.1840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8863 IDR (High: 16.8097 / Low: 15.9233). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 IDR (High: 16.0316 / Low: 15.9734).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8863
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 0.5774 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 16.8767) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8565 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 16.8767
2017 Avg (October) 15.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0705 14.7874 14.9010
February 15.2483 14.9017 15.0915
March 15.3178 15.2489 15.2895
April 15.4250 15.2859 15.3360
May 15.7569 15.4556 15.5966
June 15.8004 15.3924 15.5386
July 15.9340 15.7892 15.8623
August 15.9877 15.8832 15.9265
September 16.0316 15.9734 16.0082
October 17.0253 16.2032 16.8767
November 16.8097 15.9233 16.2993
December 16.2458 15.8656 16.1308