2020 KPW to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KPW to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KPW to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 18.8639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 14.6860.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1779 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2447 to the December average rate of 15.6835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.8639 was up 16.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.1388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.1938, compared to 16.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0711 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3670 IDR (High: 18.8639 / Low: 15.4969). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2708 IDR (High: 15.7778 / Low: 15.5070).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0090 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 16.8612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.7981), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0631 (+6.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4891 | 14.6860 | 15.2447 |
| February | 15.5738 | 15.1593 | 15.2770 |
| March | 18.8639 | 15.4969 | 16.8612 |
| April | 18.4937 | 16.8330 | 17.5045 |
| May | 17.1472 | 16.2557 | 16.4955 |
| June | 16.2306 | 15.5270 | 15.7800 |
| July | 16.4404 | 15.8396 | 16.1380 |
| August | 16.5749 | 16.1135 | 16.3211 |
| September | 16.7389 | 16.2772 | 16.4760 |
| October | 16.5021 | 16.1635 | 16.3372 |
| November | 16.2618 | 15.5978 | 15.7805 |
| December | 15.7778 | 15.5070 | 15.6835 |