YEARLY HIGH
0.0386 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0172 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0271 JOD

2018 ARS to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0386 was down 17.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 JOD
2017 Average 215 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 86 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.07 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0392
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to JOD 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 0.0334, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 JOD (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JOD (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0348).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0374) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-16.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0374
2017 Avg (January) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0361 0.0374
February 0.0366 0.0351 0.0358
March 0.0352 0.0348 0.0351
April 0.0353 0.0345 0.0351
May 0.0343 0.0284 0.0302
June 0.0285 0.0246 0.0267
July 0.0261 0.0245 0.0257
August 0.0260 0.0183 0.0239
September 0.0193 0.0172 0.0184
October 0.0198 0.0180 0.0192
November 0.0201 0.0182 0.0195
December 0.0194 0.0185 0.0188