YEARLY HIGH
43.4526 IDR
YEARLY LOW
37.4816 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.1294 IDR

2018 KZT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 43.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 37.4816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9711 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0294 to the December average rate of 39.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.4526 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.8603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,263 IDR
2017 Average 205,232 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 187,408 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,855.44 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.2699
38.6349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 42.1367, compared to 40.1221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.7832 IDR (High: 40.6298 / Low: 37.8466). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5441 IDR (High: 41.6869 / Low: 41.1428).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7832
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5441

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 1.7303 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 42.7033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.4463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2570 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (May) 42.7033
2017 Avg (May) 42.4463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7048 40.4606 41.0294
February 42.8502 41.6222 42.1929
March 43.1507 42.5553 42.8837
April 43.1271 41.7171 42.4719
May 43.4526 42.1830 42.7033
June 41.9017 40.9162 41.5386
July 41.6869 41.1428 41.4572
August 41.0248 39.4103 40.0935
September 40.6298 37.8466 39.2733
October 41.8983 40.0140 41.3088
November 40.8190 38.3685 39.5785
December 39.5184 37.4816 39.0211