YEARLY HIGH
0.1035 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.1018 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1027 JOD

2018 BOB to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1027 to the December average rate of 0.1027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1035 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 518 JOD
2017 Average 511 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 509 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.94 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1028
0.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1027, compared to 0.1027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 JOD (High: 0.1035 / Low: 0.1018). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JOD (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.1025).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1027
2017 Avg (January) 0.1024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1035 0.1018 0.1027
February 0.1027 0.1025 0.1027
March 0.1028 0.1023 0.1026
April 0.1031 0.1025 0.1027
May 0.1028 0.1023 0.1027
June 0.1030 0.1023 0.1027
July 0.1034 0.1024 0.1028
August 0.1031 0.1025 0.1027
September 0.1029 0.1019 0.1026
October 0.1032 0.1025 0.1027
November 0.1035 0.1024 0.1028
December 0.1028 0.1023 0.1027