YEARLY HIGH
50609.8850 IDR
YEARLY LOW
44392.8533 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46888.8034 IDR

2018 KWD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 50609.8850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 44392.8533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6217.0317 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44599.7621 to the December average rate of 47756.2520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50609.8850 was up 12.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 44986.1444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253,049,425 IDR
2017 Average 220,524,801 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 221,964,266 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,085,158.50 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50606.0911
44053.7322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 45759.1048, compared to 48018.5020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2259.3973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45759.1048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48018.5020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2667.7418 IDR (High: 49775.6121 / Low: 47107.8704). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 179.2192 IDR (High: 47661.6670 / Low: 47482.4478).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2667.7418
September Spread (Stable) ±179.2192

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 1796.0143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1796.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 50060.0612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44729.8168), the exchange rate shifted by +5330.2444 (+11.92%).

2018 Avg (October) 50060.0612
2017 Avg (October) 44729.8168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45013.2822 44392.8533 44599.7621
February 45797.6452 44752.4188 45310.9202
March 46009.3337 45784.8487 45893.4021
April 46298.3926 45877.9837 45992.6573
May 46975.5908 46005.0076 46509.7213
June 47015.5345 45836.8464 46248.1656
July 47320.1127 46943.1029 47156.4359
August 47535.6265 47182.0726 47299.2516
September 47661.6670 47482.4478 47574.9647
October 50609.8850 48159.4814 50060.0612
November 49775.6121 47107.8704 48264.0469
December 48088.1434 46933.2700 47756.2520