YEARLY HIGH
15.5580 BWP
YEARLY LOW
13.3366 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3684 BWP

2018 JOD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.5580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 13.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2214 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7326 to the December average rate of 15.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5580 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.1389, 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 77,790 BWP
2017 Average 72,931 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 66,683 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,107.15 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3721
13.2992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to BWP 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 13.7832, compared to 14.9536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8435 BWP (High: 15.3095 / Low: 14.4659). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2309 BWP (High: 13.5676 / Low: 13.3367).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8435
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2607 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.1993) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.3397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8596 (+5.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.1993
2017 Avg (September) 14.3397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9370 13.4396 13.7326
February 13.6467 13.3366 13.4719
March 13.5676 13.3367 13.4882
April 13.8532 13.4718 13.6183
May 14.1531 13.7955 13.9837
June 14.7174 14.0549 14.4044
July 14.7262 14.3826 14.5232
August 15.3095 14.4659 14.9001
September 15.5580 14.8956 15.1993
October 15.3347 14.9867 15.0385
November 15.1925 14.8062 14.9911
December 15.2025 14.7427 15.0693