YEARLY HIGH
58.1872 ARS
YEARLY LOW
25.9062 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5431 ARS

2018 JOD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 58.1872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 25.9062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2810 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7826 to the December average rate of 53.2618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 58.1872 was up 115.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,936 ARS
2017 Average 116,747 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 129,531 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,405.02 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.0982
24.0266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to ARS 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 30.4172, compared to 48.6691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.2519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.6691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 16.1763 ARS (High: 54.5946 / Low: 38.4183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3628 ARS (High: 28.7376 / Low: 28.3748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.1763
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1710 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 54.3422) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.3121), the exchange rate shifted by +30.0302 (+123.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 54.3422
2017 Avg (September) 24.3121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7087 25.9062 26.7826
February 28.4978 27.2888 27.9509
March 28.7376 28.3748 28.5042
April 28.9639 28.3618 28.5309
May 35.2345 29.1898 33.1924
June 40.7157 35.0940 37.5420
July 40.8031 38.3339 38.9218
August 54.5946 38.4183 42.0809
September 58.1872 51.9263 54.3422
October 55.6368 50.5875 52.1713
November 55.0836 49.8586 51.2366
December 54.0584 51.4858 53.2618