YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0249 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0256 JOD

2018 ETB to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0258 to the December average rate of 0.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0260 was down 18.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130 JOD
2017 Average 149 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 125 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.29 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0259
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 JOD (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JOD (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0257).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0258) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-17.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0258
2017 Avg (January) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0257 0.0258
February 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
March 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
April 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
May 0.0258 0.0257 0.0258
June 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258
July 0.0259 0.0255 0.0257
August 0.0258 0.0256 0.0257
September 0.0258 0.0254 0.0256
October 0.0257 0.0253 0.0255
November 0.0256 0.0252 0.0253
December 0.0255 0.0249 0.0252