YEARLY HIGH
0.0972 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0914 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0943 JOD

2018 GTQ to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0965 to the December average rate of 0.0918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0972 was down 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 486 JOD
2017 Average 482 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 457 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.09 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0970
0.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 JOD (High: 0.0938 / Low: 0.0919). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 JOD (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0962).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0965) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0965
2017 Avg (January) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0972 0.0960 0.0965
February 0.0965 0.0962 0.0964
March 0.0961 0.0955 0.0958
April 0.0960 0.0955 0.0957
May 0.0957 0.0948 0.0953
June 0.0949 0.0945 0.0947
July 0.0947 0.0944 0.0947
August 0.0949 0.0937 0.0946
September 0.0938 0.0919 0.0927
October 0.0924 0.0914 0.0918
November 0.0927 0.0918 0.0920
December 0.0920 0.0916 0.0918