YEARLY HIGH
1.1281 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9817 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0567 GBP

2018 JOD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.9817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1464 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0201 to the December average rate of 1.1122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1281 was down 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1723, 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 5,640 GBP
2017 Average 5,475 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,909 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731.82 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1232
0.9916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to GBP 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 1.0246, compared to 1.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0520 GBP (High: 1.0439 / Low: 0.9919). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 GBP (High: 1.0823 / Low: 1.0602).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0604 (+5.74%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1122
2017 Avg (December) 1.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0439 0.9919 1.0201
February 1.0254 0.9880 1.0091
March 1.0239 0.9895 1.0094
April 1.0236 0.9817 1.0025
May 1.0634 1.0357 1.0468
June 1.0780 1.0501 1.0598
July 1.0823 1.0602 1.0697
August 1.1104 1.0739 1.0952
September 1.0962 1.0621 1.0805
October 1.1091 1.0650 1.0828
November 1.1061 1.0736 1.0926
December 1.1281 1.1027 1.1122