YEARLY HIGH
2151.9381 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2115.5473 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2132.0072 LBP

2018 JOD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 2151.9381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2115.5473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3908 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2134.0625 to the December average rate of 2126.2888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2151.9381 was down 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 2154.4662, 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 10,759,690 LBP
2017 Average 10,637,484 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,577,737 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,953.78 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2136.9164
2125.3226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to LBP 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 2133.1004, compared to 2130.9140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2133.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2130.9140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 30.9552 LBP (High: 2146.5026 / Low: 2115.5473). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6464 LBP (High: 2134.3872 / Low: 2122.7408).

November Spread (Volatile) ±30.9552
October Spread (Stable) ±11.6464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.7220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2132.9858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2125.4670), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5188 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (May) 2132.9858
2017 Avg (May) 2125.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2151.4196 2122.0647 2134.0625
February 2141.9960 2124.8325 2134.0918
March 2150.9889 2130.4201 2135.9502
April 2141.7564 2124.2052 2131.3029
May 2151.9381 2125.6604 2132.9858
June 2140.1074 2122.8326 2130.2090
July 2141.7564 2117.1863 2130.6549
August 2146.8168 2124.1421 2132.1590
September 2144.8112 2126.7926 2132.7385
October 2134.3872 2122.7408 2131.6321
November 2146.5026 2115.5473 2132.0108
December 2135.7922 2121.3883 2126.2888