2018 JOD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

146.2709 KES

YEARLY LOW

140.7629 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.7501 KES

2018 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 146.2709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 140.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5081 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.9768 to the December average rate of 143.9887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.2709 was down 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 146.7890, 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 731,355 KES

2017 Average 728,992 KES

Yearly Trough Low 703,814 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,540.30 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

145.2945

141.4829

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to KES 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 142.7543, compared to 142.7460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.7543

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.7460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.6170 KES (High: 145.4467 / Low: 142.8297). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7231 KES (High: 142.6147 / Low: 141.8916).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6170

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0369 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 144.9768) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.4156), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4388 (-0.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 144.9768

2017 Avg (January) 146.4156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.2709	144.1854	144.9768
February	143.6287	141.9580	142.9399
March	143.0118	141.9995	142.6334
April	142.6937	140.7629	141.8005
May	143.1298	141.1467	141.8555
June	142.9085	141.7973	142.3197
July	142.4983	140.8872	141.8561
August	142.2827	141.4082	141.8816
September	142.6147	141.8916	142.0862
October	143.6358	141.8739	142.4668
November	145.4467	142.8297	144.1964
December	144.6224	142.8122	143.9887