YEARLY HIGH
1.0186 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.8865 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9475 JOD

2018 FKP to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9806 to the December average rate of 0.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0186 was up 5.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,093 JOD
2017 Average 4,570 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 4,432 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.81 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0074
0.8893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.9765, compared to 0.9186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0502 JOD (High: 1.0082 / Low: 0.9580). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 JOD (High: 0.9432 / Low: 0.9240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.9976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1008 (+11.24%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.9976
2017 Avg (April) 0.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0082 0.9580 0.9806
February 1.0122 0.9752 0.9911
March 1.0106 0.9767 0.9908
April 1.0186 0.9769 0.9976
May 0.9656 0.9404 0.9553
June 0.9523 0.9277 0.9436
July 0.9432 0.9240 0.9348
August 0.9312 0.9006 0.9132
September 0.9415 0.9123 0.9256
October 0.9389 0.9016 0.9236
November 0.9315 0.9041 0.9153
December 0.9069 0.8865 0.8991