YEARLY HIGH
25.3122 EGP
YEARLY LOW
24.7871 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.0955 EGP

2018 JOD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 25.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 24.7871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5251 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9468 to the December average rate of 25.2354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.3122 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.8222, 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 126,561 EGP
2017 Average 125,749 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 123,936 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,625.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.2736
24.8147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to EGP 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 24.9762, compared to 25.2147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.2147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4505 EGP (High: 25.2706 / Low: 24.8201). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1041 EGP (High: 25.2914 / Low: 25.1873).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4505
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 25.2225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.9155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3070 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (November) 25.2225
2017 Avg (November) 24.9155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9985 24.8674 24.9468
February 24.9873 24.8597 24.9077
March 24.8934 24.7871 24.8529
April 24.9950 24.7892 24.9046
May 25.2706 24.8201 25.0783
June 25.2296 25.0578 25.1672
July 25.2550 25.0964 25.2080
August 25.2501 25.0844 25.1878
September 25.2959 25.0844 25.1998
October 25.2914 25.1873 25.2346
November 25.3122 25.0428 25.2225
December 25.3019 25.1778 25.2354