YEARLY HIGH
1611.5506 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1486.4912 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1550.8368 KRW

2018 JOD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1611.5506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1486.4912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.0594 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1502.1683 to the December average rate of 1583.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1611.5506 was down 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1703.7872, 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 8,057,753 KRW
2017 Average 7,969,812 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,432,456 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625,296.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1606.8629
1492.6506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to KRW 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 1516.9375, compared to 1584.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.7987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1516.9375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1584.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 81.1695 KRW (High: 1583.8411 / Low: 1502.6716). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.1196 KRW (High: 1513.9814 / Low: 1488.8617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±81.1695
January Spread (Stable) ±25.1196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.8369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1597.3452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1598.4245), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0794 (-0.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 1597.3452
2017 Avg (October) 1598.4245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1513.9814 1488.8617 1502.1683
February 1545.9554 1499.1603 1521.7893
March 1527.4777 1495.1311 1510.9525
April 1525.3635 1486.4912 1506.9444
May 1529.2818 1501.5440 1517.2529
June 1583.8411 1502.6716 1542.5173
July 1600.4302 1568.4397 1581.4111
August 1602.9531 1561.3747 1580.1806
September 1603.5168 1564.4895 1578.0763
October 1611.5506 1569.1266 1597.3452
November 1604.5880 1573.5663 1588.3610
December 1596.0333 1563.4358 1583.0425