YEARLY HIGH
9.8275 BOB
YEARLY LOW
9.6578 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7381 BOB

2018 JOD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.8275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.6578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1697 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7407 to the December average rate of 9.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8275 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9330, 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 49,138 BOB
2017 Average 48,912 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 48,289 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.72 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7461
9.7281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to BOB 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 9.7406, compared to 9.7356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1697 BOB (High: 9.8275 / Low: 9.6578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 BOB (High: 9.7563 / Low: 9.7342).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1697
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.7407) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7657), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0249 (-0.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.7407
2017 Avg (January) 9.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8275 9.6578 9.7407
February 9.7563 9.7342 9.7413
March 9.7780 9.7290 9.7446
April 9.7538 9.7001 9.7380
May 9.7750 9.7230 9.7409
June 9.7730 9.7119 9.7382
July 9.7647 9.6700 9.7296
August 9.7572 9.7025 9.7334
September 9.8089 9.7191 9.7430
October 9.7525 9.6939 9.7376
November 9.7657 9.6619 9.7321
December 9.7773 9.7288 9.7380