YEARLY HIGH
0.0750 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0697 JOD

2018 BWP to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0728 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0750 was up 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 375 JOD
2017 Average 343 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 321 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.53 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0751
0.0650
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BWP 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 0.0726, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 JOD (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JOD (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0737).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+9.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0742
2017 Avg (February) 0.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0744 0.0718 0.0728
February 0.0750 0.0733 0.0742
March 0.0750 0.0737 0.0741
April 0.0742 0.0722 0.0734
May 0.0725 0.0707 0.0715
June 0.0711 0.0679 0.0694
July 0.0695 0.0679 0.0689
August 0.0691 0.0653 0.0671
September 0.0671 0.0643 0.0658
October 0.0667 0.0652 0.0665
November 0.0675 0.0658 0.0667
December 0.0678 0.0658 0.0664