2018 JOD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JOD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JOD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 107.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 90.0841.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2801 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.3522 to the December average rate of 106.5057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.3642 was up 9.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.3095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JOD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.9967, compared to 105.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0517 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.2801 AFN (High: 107.3642 / Low: 90.0841). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5084 AFN (High: 98.1800 / Low: 97.6716).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5928 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 106.1790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.8216), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3574 (+9.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99.7169 | 97.8731 | 98.3522 |
| February | 98.1882 | 97.3287 | 97.7594 |
| March | 98.1800 | 97.6716 | 97.9353 |
| April | 99.1539 | 97.6744 | 98.6369 |
| May | 101.2678 | 99.1529 | 100.1823 |
| June | 103.3213 | 100.5154 | 101.1141 |
| July | 103.8001 | 100.7740 | 102.7029 |
| August | 103.6416 | 101.7645 | 102.4964 |
| September | 107.1889 | 103.5685 | 105.6628 |
| October | 107.1889 | 105.8486 | 106.7437 |
| November | 107.3642 | 90.0841 | 106.1790 |
| December | 107.1937 | 105.1526 | 106.5057 |