YEARLY HIGH
227.8354 LRD
YEARLY LOW
171.2085 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.8473 LRD

2018 JOD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 227.8354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 171.2085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6269 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.7801 to the December average rate of 222.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 227.8354 was up 28.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.0809, 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 1,139,177 LRD
2017 Average 736,669 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 856,042 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,134.45 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

226.7760
173.5708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to LRD 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 185.9643, compared to 219.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.7659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.9643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 16.5575 LRD (High: 227.8354 / Low: 211.2779). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7068 LRD (High: 185.5951 / Low: 183.8883).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.5575
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7068

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 218.7834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 130.6769), the exchange rate shifted by +88.1065 (+67.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 218.7834
2017 Avg (July) 130.6769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.2100 172.8517 178.7801
February 184.0973 171.2085 178.0046
March 185.5951 183.8883 184.8269
April 185.9797 183.8713 184.7847
May 194.8326 184.6803 188.7031
June 211.2776 194.9348 200.6866
July 227.8354 211.2779 218.7834
August 217.8993 213.6005 216.2688
September 225.3685 217.1690 218.1557
October 221.4941 219.3077 220.7790
November 222.8674 220.7524 222.3422
December 222.8318 221.1019 222.0524