Analysis of the Exchange Rate of Bubu Fishermen in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency, Indonesia

The study aimed to analyze exchange analyze the exchange rate of fishermen and analyze the factors that influence the exchange rate of fishing traps in Ketapang Village. This research was conducted from March 2022 to June 2022. Data collection was carried out from April 20, 2022 to May 15, 2022 in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency, Indonesia. The method in this study uses a survey method with interview techniques. The resources used are primary data and secondary data. Primary data includes fisherman profiles, fishing experience, characteristics of fishing gear and vessels, commodities and number of catches, as well as income and expenses in the fishery and non-fishery sectors of trap fishermen in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency. Secondary data were obtained from the District in Ketapang Village. Data was collected using purposive sampling technique with a total population of 15 samples. Data analysis in this study used quantitative descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the study, it can be seen that the average fisherman exchange rate (NTN) in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency is 0.76 or less than 1, meaning that Bubu Fishermen in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency have not been able to meet their household needs or in the sense of On the other hand, the amount of revenue is still lower than the amount of expenditure. The factors that influence the exchange rate of fishermen in Ketapang Village, Tangerang Regency are fishery product receipts and household expenditures.