YEARLY HIGH
97.8247 KGS
YEARLY LOW
95.8573 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.4455 KGS

2018 JOD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 97.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 95.8573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9674 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.2991 to the December average rate of 96.8055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 97.8247 was down 0.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.3580, 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 489,123 KGS
2017 Average 484,780 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 479,286 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,836.92 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

97.4289
95.8708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to KGS 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 96.4934, compared to 96.3976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.4934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.3976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4509 KGS (High: 97.8247 / Low: 96.3738). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 KGS (High: 96.8402 / Low: 96.7968).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4509
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9779 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 97.2991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 97.8800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5810 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 97.2991
2017 Avg (January) 97.8800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.8247 96.3738 97.2991
February 97.1966 95.8573 96.3211
March 96.3132 95.9523 96.1104
April 96.5808 96.2164 96.3896
May 97.1208 96.1557 96.6120
June 96.4306 95.9565 96.2284
July 96.3088 95.9827 96.1570
August 96.0355 95.8998 96.0223
September 96.0355 95.8727 96.0006
October 96.7748 96.0355 96.5677
November 96.8402 96.7968 96.8322
December 96.8402 96.7302 96.8055